Silas Hall'S Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $229K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.3/10
Silas Hall'S Sub. sits on 11 acres in West Grand, a neighborhood where you can grab dinner steps from your front door—240 restaurants within a mile will do that—but still feel like you're in a place with room to breathe. Downtown Grand Rapids is a five-minute drive, which means you're genuinely close without living on top of the action. The subdivision feeds into Grand Rapids Public Schools, and transit access is immediate; groceries and coffee shops are short walks away. Nagold Park is a three-minute walk if you need green space fast, and there are 15 parks within a mile—plenty of options for dogs, kids, or just sitting outside. Gerald R. Ford Airport is 22 minutes by car. The walkability here skews heavily toward dining (9.4/10) and transit (10/10), which tracks with the density of the neighborhood. Homes run around $150K–$200K depending on the listing.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 10 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 75 parks within 1 mile
- Nagold Park: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 5 min walk
$229K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Silas Hall'S Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,553/mo
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Meijer
B Munchie 'cakes
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
Monarchs' Corner Bar
+1 more
Nagold Park
+1 more
Douglas Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Stocking/4th (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nagold Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
Crime in Silas Hall'S Sub. 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 Silas Hall'S Sub. home (around $228,750) 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 $1,521 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,521/mo | $40,573 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,752/mo | $46,712 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,829/mo | $48,765 |
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.
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
~$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 Silas Hall'S Sub. 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)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
Salvatore's
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Stocking School
Saint Adalberts School
Sibley School
School
Saint Marys School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Silas Hall'S Sub.
- What do homes cost in Silas Hall'S Sub.?
- The median home value in Silas Hall'S Sub. is about $228,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Silas Hall'S Sub.?
- Silas Hall'S Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Silas Hall'S Sub. walkable?
- Silas Hall'S Sub. scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.