South West Area Neighbors (SWAN)
Walkable with great nature access
Median $238K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.2/10
What might surprise you about this stretch of Grand Rapids is how much happens within a few blocks—a GVSU satellite campus educating business and engineering students, the Grand Rapids Public Museum and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, breweries like Grand Rapids Brewpub and Jolly Pumpkin tucked into corners alongside Polish restaurants and taquerias, all held together by streets lined with everything from brick homes built before 1940 to newer condos with Grand River views. The historic Polish Falcon still anchors Fulton Street, and the annual Dozynki festival returns each year, but what really defines the neighborhood now is the mix: hardwood floors in freshly updated Victorians, LEED-certified schools like Sibley Elementary, walkable access to downtown and the campus, and the fact that you can actually get from your front door to coffee, dinner, and a brewery without much fuss. Recent revitalization along Bridge Street has brought new energy to longtime institutions, making this one of the few places in the city where heritage and momentum coexist.
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
Park-rich area
- 130 parks within 1 mile
- Westown Commons Park: 3 min walk
- Oxford Street Trail: 10 min walk
$238K median
- 46 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in South West Area Neighbors (SWAN)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,616/mo
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46 homes sold in South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthA & B Grocery
Little Caesars
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Westown Commons Park
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Oxford Street Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Straight Ave Station (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Nearest Park
Westown Commons Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
130
within 1 mile
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) home (around $238,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,583 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,583/mo | $42,213 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,823/mo | $48,601 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,903/mo | $50,737 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$15K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
7 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$349K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$175K
Median
Who actually lends in South West Area Neighbors (SWAN), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) 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(11)
Fast Food
Vito's Pizza
Restaurant
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Bar
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Bar
Parkway Tropics
Bar
+9 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
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Douglas Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about South West Area Neighbors (SWAN)
- What do homes cost in South West Area Neighbors (SWAN)?
- The median home value in South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) is about $238,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) right now, and 46 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South West Area Neighbors (SWAN)?
- South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) walkable?
- South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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