The Wartrous Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $220K·Walkability 7.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
What catches people off guard about this 15-acre platted subdivision is how much happens within arm's reach—60 restaurants and 36 grocers within a mile, a transit stop at your doorstep, downtown Grand Rapids just under six minutes away by car, yet the lots themselves, averaging 0.14 acres, feel genuinely removed from the churn. You're in Creston, where the Plainfield Avenue corridor pulses with activity, but The Wartrous Add. sits close enough to Sweet Street Park for a five-minute walk and the Grand River boat launches, far enough that you're not living above a storefront. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The walkability numbers bear it out—dining and errands both score well—but it's the ordinary proximity that defines it: groceries and coffee within a reasonable stretch, the whole neighborhood woven into something with actual texture rather than isolated in it.
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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
City MiddleHigh
- High — within walking distance
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$220K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Briggs Park: 7 min walk
- Sweet Street Park: 8 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Wartrous Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,571/mo
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Creston Market
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Cafe Mamo
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
Good Good Good
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Briggs Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Creston Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$220K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
44
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
3659 sq ft – 0.25 ac
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,300 – $1,550 · estimated range
Crime in The Wartrous 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 The Wartrous Add. home (around $220,000) at today's 7.32% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,561 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $1,209 · Property tax (est.) $275 · Insurance (est.) $77 = $1,561/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,561/mo | $41,627 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,795/mo | $47,857 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,875/mo | $49,994 |
Estimates use a 7.32% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$310K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$155K
Median
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 ~6,331 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 Wartrous 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sweet Street Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
U Save Mart
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Isaac's Restaurant
Restaurant
Iker's Tacos
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Palmer School
Saint Alphonsus School
School
School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about The Wartrous Add.
- What do homes cost in The Wartrous Add.?
- The median home value in The Wartrous Add. is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Wartrous Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in The Wartrous Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Wartrous Add.?
- The Wartrous Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is The Wartrous Add. walkable?
- The Wartrous Add. scores 7.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.