Union Boulevard Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $352K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.1/10
The daily rhythm here moves differently—you can walk to a taqueria, a coffee shop, or the grocery in five minutes or less, then be downtown in nine. Union Boulevard Add. sits within Garfield Park, a diverse neighborhood where over sixty restaurants crowd the surrounding mile, many serving Mexican and Latin American food alongside everything else. The subdivision itself spreads across fifty-eight acres of modest lots—roughly one-seventh acre each—with homes running around three hundred fifty-one thousand dollars. Garfield Park itself, a twenty-nine-acre forest preserve, is a six-minute walk away, and thirteen parks scatter within a mile. Transit stops are steps from most addresses.
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Why people love it here
$352K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Burton/College (EB): 5 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Garfield Park: 7 min walk
- Burton Woods Park: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Union Boulevard Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,390/mo
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16 homes sold in Union Boulevard Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$352K
16 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
271
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
4021 sq ft – 0.54 ac
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,125 – $1,425 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bedollas
+1 more
4 Brothers Chicken & Fish
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
+1 more
The Derby
+1 more
Garfield Park
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/College (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Garfield Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Union Boulevard 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 Union Boulevard Add. home (around $352,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,371 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,371/mo | $63,226 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,729/mo | $72,772 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,849/mo | $75,980 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Union Boulevard 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
La Placita
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
4 Brothers Chicken & Fish
Restaurant
Fast Food
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
Eastern Deli LLC
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Dickinson School
School
Saint Francis Xavier School
Burton School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Union Boulevard Add.
- What do homes cost in Union Boulevard Add.?
- The median home value in Union Boulevard Add. is about $352,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Union Boulevard Add. housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Union Boulevard Add. right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Union Boulevard Add.?
- Union Boulevard Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Union Boulevard Add. walkable?
- Union Boulevard Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.