Stevens & Pierce Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $427K·Walkability 7.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
Out here on the east side, you're living in a platted subdivision that sits right in the thick of things—downtown is literally four minutes away, yet you're surrounded by the brick-paved streets and century-old homes that give East Hills its particular character. The lot sizes run small, around a thirteenth of an acre, which means less lawn and more time at Cherry Park three minutes on foot, or better yet, stepping directly into the restaurant and coffee scene that makes this neighborhood obsessive about its dining—dining scores hit 9.6, and with nearly 380 restaurants within a mile, you're genuinely never more than a few blocks from something worth eating. Transit is immediate too, a two-minute walk to a stop, and the grocery runs are handled in five minutes, so you're not spending your life on errands. If you need green space beyond the neighborhood parks, Butterworth has a boat launch about two miles out, though most people find plenty to do right here, where the walkability hovers around 7.6 and the real draw is proximity—to work, to food, to the kind of urban-suburban density that doesn't pretend to be sleepy. Getting to the airport takes just over twenty minutes, which is reasonable enough when most days you're not going anywhere.
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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
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$427K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 110 parks within 1 mile
- Cherry Park: 5 min walk
- Hosken Park: 5 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Stevens & Pierce Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,046/mo
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Wealthy Market
Cherry Deli & Catering
+1 more
Kava Kasa
+1 more
Vivant Brewery & Spirits
+1 more
Cherry Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Cherry/Eastern (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$427K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.12 ac – 0.14 ac
Expected Rent
$1,675/mo
$1,475 – $1,875 · estimated range
Crime in Stevens & Pierce 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 Stevens & Pierce Sub. home (around $426,650) at today's 7.40% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,046 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $2,363 · Property tax (est.) $533 · Insurance (est.) $150 = $3,046/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,046/mo | $81,223 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,501/mo | $93,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,658/mo | $97,543 |
Estimates use a 7.40% 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
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$340K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$113K
Median
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 Stevens & Pierce 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cherry Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
110
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Blodgett School
Congress Elementary School
School
Henry School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Sigsbee School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
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)
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Frequently asked about Stevens & Pierce Sub.
- What do homes cost in Stevens & Pierce Sub.?
- The median home value in Stevens & Pierce Sub. is about $426,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Stevens & Pierce Sub.?
- Stevens & Pierce Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Stevens & Pierce Sub. walkable?
- Stevens & Pierce Sub. scores 7.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.