Stewart & Ives Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $240K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.7/10
Out here, the daily rhythm moves at a pace that feels distinctly different—you're five and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, yet surrounded by the kind of block-by-block character that rewards slowing down. The neighborhood stretches across 27 acres of modest lots, each roughly a third of an acre, where historic homes from the late 1800s through mid-1900s sit comfortably alongside one another: Victorian cottages, Tudor-inspired designs, American Foursquares, and ranch-style homes that speak to different eras of the same community. Within a mile you'll find 168 restaurants and ten parks, including Mary Waters Park a seven-minute walk away, while a grocery store sits six minutes on foot and a transit stop is practically on your doorstep. The Creston area has earned a reputation for its dining and art scene—Plainfield Avenue cuts through with galleries and restaurants that draw people across the city—and the neighborhood's murals and painted storm drains signal the kind of creative energy that's quietly reshaping what was once quieter ground. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and whether you're drawn to the walkability of nearby errands or the ease of reaching Gerald R. Ford airport in about 22 minutes, the infrastructure here bends toward both connection and space.
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
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$240K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Sweet Street Park: 7 min walk
- Mary Waters Park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Stewart & Ives Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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3 homes sold in Stewart & Ives Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthCreston Market
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Mai's Thai
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
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Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
College/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$240K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
95
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
2165 sq ft – 0.24 ac
Crime in Stewart & Ives 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 Stewart & Ives Add. home (around $240,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,589 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,589/mo | $42,367 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,829/mo | $48,782 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,910/mo | $50,924 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — 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 Stewart & Ives 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
Mary Waters Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
Restaurant
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Kendall School
Saint Alphonsus School
Kent Hills School
Palmer School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Stewart & Ives Add.
- What do homes cost in Stewart & Ives Add.?
- The median home value in Stewart & Ives Add. is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Stewart & Ives Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Stewart & Ives Add. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Stewart & Ives Add.?
- Stewart & Ives Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Stewart & Ives Add. walkable?
- Stewart & Ives Add. scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.