Shepard'S Addition
Walkable and connected
Median $232K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.2/10
You're walking or biking through a 57-acre subdivision where downtown is four minutes away and the nearest coffee shop is steps—literally steps—from your door, which tells you everything about the density and walkability here. Shepard's Addition sits inside John Ball Park, the west-side neighborhood anchored by the zoo and the Mines Golf Course, and the subdivision itself feels woven into that ecosystem: 19 parks within a mile, 336 restaurants scattered around, transit access that doesn't require planning. The lots are small—a tenth of an acre on average—which means you're close to your neighbors and closer still to Fulton Street's retail and dining corridor. Homes run around $212K, and you're hitting Grand Rapids Public Schools for your kids' education. It's the kind of place where you can actually live without a car as your primary appendage, though you'll have the airport in about 23 minutes if you need it.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Domino's Pizza: 2 min walk
- 29 places within a 10 min walk
$232K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 95 parks within 1 mile
- Westown Commons Park: 5 min walk
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Shepard'S Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,575/mo
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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
A & B Grocery
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
St Ladislaus Aid Society
+1 more
Westown Commons Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Oxford Street Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lane/Fulton (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$232K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
293
Median Lot Size
4238 sq ft
1586 sq ft – 0.25 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Westown Commons Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
95
within 1 mile
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Shepard'S Addition 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Shepard'S Addition home (around $232,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,543 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,543/mo | $41,149 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,777/mo | $47,376 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,855/mo | $49,458 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
4 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$515K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$195K
Median
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
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 Shepard'S Addition 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(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Vito's Pizza
Restaurant
Tabusa
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
St Ladislaus Aid Society
Bar
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Bar
Parkway Tropics
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Lexington
Lexington School
Sibley School
Sacred Heart School
Saint Marys School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shepard'S Addition
- What do homes cost in Shepard'S Addition?
- The median home value in Shepard'S Addition is about $232,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shepard'S Addition housing market?
- no homes are listed in Shepard'S Addition right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shepard'S Addition?
- Shepard'S Addition is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Shepard'S Addition walkable?
- Shepard'S Addition scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.