The Rowe
Walkable and connected
Median $480K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.2/10
The Rowe's defining feature is its location steps from the Grand River, which means morning coffee comes with a water view and evening walks follow the current through the heart of Downtown. You're genuinely in the middle of things—468 restaurants within a mile, a dog park 8 minutes on foot, and Calder Plaza 3 minutes away if you need sculpture and open air without the car.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Atwater Brewery: 0 min walk
- 27 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 155 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 3 min walk
- Calder Plaza: 5 min walk
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Median home price in The Rowe
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,259/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Boardwalk Subs
Global Street Food - Roam
+1 more
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
+1 more
Atwater Brewery
+1 more
Calder Plaza
+1 more
Coit Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Bridge/Monroe (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calder Plaza
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
155
within 1 mile
Crime in The Rowe 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 →Recent Sale Price
$480K
2 recent sales
Units
12
Complex Size
0.47 ac
12 units
Expected Rent
$2,325/mo
$2,025 – $2,600 · estimated range
To buy a median-priced The Rowe home (around $480,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,233 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,233/mo | $86,217 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,721/mo | $99,234 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,885/mo | $103,610 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
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 The Rowe 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)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Taco Bob's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Allora
Restaurant
Reserve
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
Café
Express Cafe
Café
Foxtail Coffee - Grand Plaza
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Marys School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
School
Saint Adalberts School
Lexington School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+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(14)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about The Rowe
- What do homes cost in The Rowe?
- The median home value in The Rowe is about $480,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Rowe housing market?
- no homes are listed in The Rowe right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Rowe?
- The Rowe is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is The Rowe walkable?
- The Rowe scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.