Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Excel Charter Academy and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $345,000.
17 homes for sale·Median $345K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 5.1/10
You'll notice the mix of newly built townhomes and renovated condos around here, many with finished basements and two-car garages that speak to how the area's developed over the last few years. Everything feels accessible—grocery stores are within steps, a coffee shop sits about five minutes on foot, and you've got 366 restaurants within a mile, which tracks with how Kentwood has become known for its global food scene. Stanaback Park is practically next door at a three-minute walk, and there are five parks total within a mile if you're looking for green space. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 17 minutes away by car, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport is just 11 minutes, so commuting isn't a friction point. Transit access sits right at your doorstep too, which keeps things fluid if you're car-light some days. The area pulls from Excel Charter Academy and sits within a larger suburban fabric where everyday conveniences aren't something you chase—they're already there.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Stanaback Park: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
$345K median
- 51 sales in last 12mo
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51 homes sold in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stanaback Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Living in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area: the details
Is Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area a good place to live?
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Excel Charter Academy. Homes here typically sell for around $345,000.
What does it cost to live in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area?
The typical home in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area goes for around $345,000. There are 17 homes for sale here right now and 51 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area
- What do homes cost in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area?
- The median home value in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area is about $345,148. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area housing market?
- there are 17 homes for sale in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area right now, and 51 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area?
- Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area is served by Excel Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area walkable?
- Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
