Stockings & Smiths Sub.
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $197K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.5/10
E STATE RD & THORNAPPLE LAKE RD sits on the edge of West Grand, a densely built neighborhood of 17,000 residents that somehow keeps a small-town feel despite being packed shoulder-to-shoulder on lots that average just under 5,700 square feet. The area offers a short commute—downtown Grand Rapids is six minutes by car—and the density makes everything walkable: a grocery store is a six-minute walk, restaurants and coffee shops are four minutes away, and there are 174 restaurants within a mile, many of them pierogi joints, taquerias, and breweries that anchor the old furniture-industry streets. Transit stops are steps away, and Nagold Park is a short walk for a break from the pavement. The real engine, though, isn't the amenities—it's that a 30-acre plat carved into small, affordable homes keeps you close to Grand Rapids Public Schools and closer to what made West Grand work in the first place: a tight grid where three generations can afford to live on the same block.
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Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Alpine/7th (SB): 4 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
$197K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Stockings & Smiths Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,337/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Rodriguez Supermarket
+1 more
Salvatore's
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
The Holiday
+1 more
Nagold Park
+1 more
Douglas Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/7th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$197K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
155
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
1390 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Expected Rent
$2,075/mo
$1,900 – $2,225 · estimated range
Crime in Stockings & Smiths 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 Stockings & Smiths Sub. home (around $196,950) at today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,367 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,367/mo | $36,441 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,572/mo | $41,916 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,642/mo | $43,777 |
Estimates use a 7.03% 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 Stockings & Smiths 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
Nagold Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Gino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Salvatore's
Restaurant
Dulce luna
Restaurant
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Stocking School
Saint Adalberts School
School
Villa Maria School
Turner School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Stockings & Smiths Sub.
- What do homes cost in Stockings & Smiths Sub.?
- The median home value in Stockings & Smiths Sub. is about $196,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Stockings & Smiths Sub. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Stockings & Smiths Sub. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Stockings & Smiths Sub.?
- Stockings & Smiths Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Stockings & Smiths Sub. walkable?
- Stockings & Smiths Sub. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.