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 $346,000.
16 homes for sale·Median $346K·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.
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Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Stanaback Park: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
$346K median
- 53 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,346/mo
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53 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
Median Sale Price
$346K
53 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Stanaback Park
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,250 – $1,450 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Karki Restaurant & Bar
+1 more
Stanaback Park
+1 more
Stanaback Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Unnamed bike path
Blue's Gym
Breton/Portman (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Excel Charter Academy
Crime in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area home (around $345,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,327 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,327/mo | $62,058 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,679/mo | $71,428 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,797/mo | $74,577 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area 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)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Wasabi
Restaurant
The Candied Yam Delightful Southern Cuisine (44th Street)
Restaurant
Tasty Gyro & Coney Island
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Alexander Hamilton School
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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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 $346,000.
What does it cost to live in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area?
The typical home in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area goes for around $346,000. There are 16 homes for sale here right now and 53 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 $345,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area housing market?
- there are 16 homes for sale in Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area right now, and 53 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.
