Union Square
Solid value in a growing area
Median $270K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
Here's the description:
Why people love it here
$270K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Fish Ladder Park Trail: 3 min walk
- 25 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 120 parks within 1 mile
- Fish Ladder Park Trail: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 3 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Union Square
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
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16 homes sold in Union Square this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$270K
16 sales in last 12mo
Units
188
Complex Size
1.9 ac
188 units
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Fratelli's Kitchen & Bar
+1 more
Bridge St. Market Cafe
+1 more
Broadway Bar
+1 more
Fish Ladder Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Turner/3rd (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fish Ladder Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
120
within 1 mile
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: NexTech High School
Crime in Union Square 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 Square home (around $270,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Homeowners Association
Union Square Condominium Association
188-unit association in the old Union High School building.
Managed by CIC Real Estate Management / self-managed (contact Beth Visser)
Source: grar.com
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Square 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)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Kawa Sushi & Bar
Restaurant
Taquería Chilango Gr
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Nonla Burger - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Broadway Bar
Bar
New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub (The Knickerbocker)
Restaurant
Underground Lounge + Patio
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Marys School
School
Saint Adalberts School
Turner School
Stocking School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+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(14)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Union Square
- What do homes cost in Union Square?
- The median home value in Union Square is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Union Square housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Union Square 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 Square?
- Union Square is served by NexTech High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Union Square walkable?
- Union Square scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.