The Fitzgerald
Solid value in a growing area
Median $487K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.2/10
Look, you're literally steps from downtown Grand Rapids—like, 0.7 miles—which means the Van Andel Arena, Division Avenue galleries, and somewhere around 492 restaurants are your actual backyard. The Fitzgerald itself is a contemporary brick-and-stone condo development on about an acre in Oldtown-Heartside, and homes here run around $409K. The nearest restaurant is a two-minute walk. Coffee is three minutes. Transit is literally steps away. You've got Veteran's Memorial Park right next door and 32 parks within a mile, which sounds excessive until you realize you're in an urban neighborhood where green space actually matters. The nearest grocery is under a mile out, and if you're the type who owns a boat, Butterworth Park Launch is 1.5 miles away—about a ten-minute drive. Gerald R. Ford Airport is 21 minutes, so you're not stranded when you need to leave. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The walkability here is a 6.3 overall, which is honest: dining and transit are maxed out (you can walk to nearly anything food-related), but fitness and general errands require a bit more intention. That's not a flaw in an urban condo community—that's just the reality of density. You're trading lawn maintenance for proximity.
Why people love it here
$487K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Main Library (CCW): 1 min walk
- 31 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Fitzgerald
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,306/mo
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8 homes sold in The Fitzgerald this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 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
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Pokē Pokē
+1 more
HAS HEART
+1 more
The Apartment Lounge
+1 more
Veteran's Memorial Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Main Library (CCW)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in The Fitzgerald 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 The Fitzgerald home (around $487,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,239 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,239/mo | $86,378 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,729/mo | $99,448 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,893/mo | $103,818 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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.
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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 The Fitzgerald 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
Veteran's Memorial Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
160
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Pokē Pokē
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Public School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Vandenberg School
Saint Marys School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Fitzgerald
- What do homes cost in The Fitzgerald?
- The median home value in The Fitzgerald is about $487,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Fitzgerald housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in The Fitzgerald right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Fitzgerald?
- The Fitzgerald is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is The Fitzgerald walkable?
- The Fitzgerald scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.