Seymour Square
Walkable and connected
Median $249K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
What surprises people about this stretch is how a few blocks of brick storefronts and tree-lined streets manage to feel both rooted and alive—the kind of place where you'll find a hardware store next to a coffee roaster and nobody blinks. The neighborhood has the bones of early 20th-century Grand Rapids, with original hardwood trim and solid construction everywhere you look, and it sits close enough to downtown that you're about 15 minutes from the thick of the restaurant and arts scene, but far enough out to have actual breathing room. You'll walk past restored homes with deep front porches, spot garages mid-renovation, catch the smell of fresh paint and sawdust—the sound of people genuinely rebuilding rather than just passing through. There's no pretense here, just the work of keeping something good in the middle of the city.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton Village BBQ Company: 0 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$249K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Cheseboro Park: 5 min walk
- Underground Trail (MTB): 8 min bike
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Median home price in Seymour Square
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,688/mo
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14 homes sold in Seymour Square this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Burton Village BBQ Company
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
The Derby
Cheseboro Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Eastern/Burton (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Nearest Park
Cheseboro Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Seymour Square is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Seymour Square home (around $248,650) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,654 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,654/mo | $44,102 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,904/mo | $50,776 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,988/mo | $53,007 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
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DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Seymour Square are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Burton Village BBQ Company
Restaurant
Chicken Coop
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Eastern Deli LLC
Restaurant
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Dickinson School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Saint Francis Xavier School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Seymour Square
- What do homes cost in Seymour Square?
- The median home value in Seymour Square is about $248,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Seymour Square housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Seymour Square right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Seymour Square?
- Seymour Square is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Seymour Square walkable?
- Seymour Square scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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