Talsma Add.
Surrounded by nature
Median $296K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 4.1/10
Talsma Add. sits in the Southeast End, a compact twelve-acre subdivision where tree-lined streets and early twentieth-century homes face off against the hum of the city just ten minutes away. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that the skyline shapes the horizon, but the neighborhood itself feels removed—a pocket of older brick and wood houses on modest lots, with Cambridge Park a three-minute walk away and seven parks within a mile. The Rapid bus stop is a four-minute walk, and the grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants that define daily life sit about a mile down the road.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Mulick Park: 7 min walk
- Cambridge Park: 8 min walk
$296K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 4.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Talsma Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,009/mo
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6 homes sold in Talsma Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cambridge Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Median Sale Price
$296K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
77
Median Lot Size
4321 sq ft
3768 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
+1 more
Mulick Park
+1 more
Mulick Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Hall/Sylvan (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Talsma 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 Talsma Add. home (around $296,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,969 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,969/mo | $52,501 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,267/mo | $60,445 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,366/mo | $63,101 |
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.
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Talsma 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(23)
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
+18 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
The Derby
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Talsma Add.
- What do homes cost in Talsma Add.?
- The median home value in Talsma Add. is about $296,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Talsma Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Talsma Add. right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Talsma Add.?
- Talsma Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Talsma Add. walkable?
- Talsma Add. scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.