Sunset Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $258K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.1/10
What catches people off guard about Sunset Park is how much of the city you can reach on foot—or how little you actually need to. Ranches with aluminum siding line streets that feed straight into restaurants (literally steps away) and a transit stop equally close, then branch out toward Jackson Park, a four-minute walk for anyone with kids or a dog. The lots average 0.14 acres, and within a mile you're looking at 54 restaurants and five parks; push to two miles and there are 30 grocery stores to choose from. It's part of the Whalen Eardley Ranch Sites Area, sits under Wyoming Public Schools, and downtown Grand Rapids is nine and a half minutes away if you ever feel like leaving—though between the grocery stores a twelve-minute walk out and the coffee shops not much farther, the reason to isn't immediately obvious.
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Why people love it here
$258K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Jackson Park: 6 min walk
- Lions Park: 12 min bike
Walkable for daily errands
- Michael/34th (SB): 3 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Sunset Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,754/mo
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6 homes sold in Sunset Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$258K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
275
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.35 ac
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Jackson Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Top Market
+1 more
Elie’s Ice Cream
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Jackson Park
+1 more
Oriole Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Michael/34th (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
+1 more
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park home (around $258,375) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,743 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,743/mo | $46,482 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,006/mo | $53,498 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,095/mo | $55,858 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Sunset Park 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)
Big Top Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Elie’s Ice Cream
Restaurant
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Brad's Bag O' Sewer Pasta
Restaurant
Garciastreetdogs
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Wyoming Intermediate School
Wyoming High School
School
Rogers Lane School
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Sunset Park
- What do homes cost in Sunset Park?
- The median home value in Sunset Park is about $258,375. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sunset Park housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Sunset Park right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sunset Park?
- Sunset Park is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gladiola Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Sunset Park walkable?
- Sunset Park scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.