Sommers Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $305K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.0/10
Sommers Add. is a 3-acre platted subdivision in Midtown where lots average just 0.11 acres—tight enough that you're basically living on top of your neighbors' mailboxes, which either sounds awful or perfect depending on your tolerance for proximity. Homes here run around $330K and sit within three minutes of downtown Grand Rapids, a drive time so short it barely registers. The real draw is the density of actual stuff: 487 restaurants within a mile, a coffee shop four minutes on foot, a grocery store nine minutes away, and Midtown Green park practically next door. Transit access is essentially instant—you're steps from a stop—and the neighborhood has 25 parks within walking distance. It's zoned for Grand Rapids Public Schools. If you want urban convenience without quite being downtown, and you don't mind a small lot, this is where that trade works out.
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
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$305K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Midtown Green: 3 min walk
- Baldwin Park: 6 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sommers Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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Gorden Food Service
Curry Kitchen
+1 more
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Buffalo Traders Lounge
+1 more
Midtown Green
+1 more
Midtown Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Fulton/Eastern (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$305K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
4069 sq ft – 0.13 ac
Crime in Sommers Add. 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 Sommers Add. home (around $305,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,029 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,029/mo | $54,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,336/mo | $62,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,438/mo | $65,020 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Sommers Add. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Midtown Green
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Little Africa Ethiopian Cuisine
Restaurant
Little Africa Cuisine
Restaurant
Restaurant
Dirty Plate Bistro
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Stovetop Roasters
Café
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
Café
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Public School
Henry School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Sommers Add.
- What do homes cost in Sommers Add.?
- The median home value in Sommers Add. is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sommers Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sommers Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sommers Add.?
- Sommers Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Sommers Add. walkable?
- Sommers Add. scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.