The South View Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $195K·Walkability 7.4/10·Schools 4.1/10
You wake up here and you're eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough that you're not trading your whole morning to commute, far enough that you're not hearing the city hum at night. The South View Add. itself is compact, six acres carved into tight residential lots around 0.11 acres each, the kind of footprint that keeps things walkable without feeling cramped. Plaster Creek is a three-minute walk away, and there are seven parks within a mile, so if you need green space or a place to let the dog burn energy, you're covered. A grocery store sits less than a mile down the road, and roughly 60 restaurants cluster within a mile—everything from casual to sit-down—so you're not eating the same thing twice unless you want to. Coffee's a mile away, the nearest transit stop is steps from your door, and if you ever feel like launching a boat, Butterworth Park is 2.5 miles out. Homes here run around $217K, and you're zoned for Grand Rapids Public Schools. It's the kind of place where you get actual neighborhood density without the isolation.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 4 min walk
- Plaster Creek: 6 min walk
$195K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in The South View Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,324/mo

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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$195K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
4025 sq ft – 0.13 ac
Frequently asked about The South View Add.
- What do homes cost in The South View Add.?
- The median home value in The South View Add. is about $195,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The South View Add.?
- The South View Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is The South View Add. walkable?
- The South View Add. scores 7.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.