Thirty Second Street
Solid value in a growing area
Median $205K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 5.8/10
Most people expect condos in West Michigan to mean either brand-new construction or aging walk-ups with minimal street life. Thirty Second Street, located in the Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area, sits in a pocket where the walkability is genuine—not manufactured. The grocery is an 8-minute walk, coffee shops are 9 minutes out, and a restaurant is just as close; there are 228 dining options within a mile if you want range. Transit is steps away. Homes here run around $186K, which means you're in a place where urban convenience doesn't require a six-figure down payment. The development sits on 1 acre with individual lots averaging 0.10 acres, so you get density without feeling stacked. Stanaback Park is a 15-minute walk if you need green space. Schools are served by Lighthouse Academy. Drive to Gerald R. Ford airport takes about 11 minutes; downtown Grand Rapids is 15 minutes away. This is a place where the math works—walkable enough to skip the car for basics, close enough to the airport and downtown to matter, and priced in a way that doesn't pretend to be something it's not.
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Why people love it here
$205K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min bike
- Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Thirty Second Street
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,392/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$205K
1 recent sale
Units
1
Complex Size
0.80 ac
1 units
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Whole Foods Market
+1 more
JCDT Center – Gallery of Images
+1 more
Mahala Cafe Bar
+1 more
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
+1 more
Covenant Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Planet Fitness
32nd/Westminster (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stanaback Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in Thirty Second Street 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 Thirty Second Street home (around $205,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,381 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,381/mo | $36,822 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,589/mo | $42,381 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,659/mo | $44,250 |
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Thirty Second Street 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Kikka Sushi
Restaurant
Paris Café & Deserts
Fast Food
El Arriero Restaurante Mexicano
Restaurant
JCDT Center – Gallery of Images
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Alexander Hamilton School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Stanaback Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Thirty Second Street
- What do homes cost in Thirty Second Street?
- The median home value in Thirty Second Street is about $205,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thirty Second Street housing market?
- no homes are listed in Thirty Second Street right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thirty Second Street?
- Thirty Second Street is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Thirty Second Street walkable?
- Thirty Second Street scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.