W C Bradfords Add
Solid value in a growing area
Median $249K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.3/10
Living in W C Bradfords Add means waking up in a neighborhood where downtown Grand Rapids is just a 4.5-minute drive away, yet you're still perched on the bluff that defines Belknap Lookout. The 35-acre subdivision spreads across traditional homes with characteristic shingle siding, each sitting on modest lots—about 0.12 acres—that keep things compact and accessible. A grocery store is roughly a 10-minute walk, restaurants cluster within a mile (over 360 of them across the wider area), and transit stops are basically at your doorstep, so you're rarely stranded without options. Homes here run around $188K, making them a straightforward entry point into a neighborhood that blends historic character with city proximity. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Reservoir Park is a quick 4-minute walk if you need green space—handy when you're surrounded by 14 parks within a mile. Gerald R. Ford International Airport sits about 21 minutes away, far enough to avoid noise but close enough that travel logistics stay simple.
Why people love it here
$249K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- Belknap Park: 5 min walk
- Mary Waters Park: 7 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in W C Bradfords Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,693/mo
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6 homes sold in W C Bradfords Add this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$249K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
143
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
1119 sq ft – 0.36 ac
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Reservoir Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Choo Choo Grill
+1 more
Rowster Coffee
+1 more
Graydon's Crossing
+1 more
Belknap Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
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Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Lafayette/Cedar (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in W C Bradfords 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 W C Bradfords Add home (around $249,400) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,671 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,671/mo | $44,551 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,923/mo | $51,284 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,008/mo | $53,542 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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
~$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.
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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 W C Bradfords 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(29)
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(7)
The Chicago Beef Joint
Restaurant
Silva
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
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🍺 Bars(13)
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🏫 Schools(30)
School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Kendall School
Saint Alphonsus School
Eastern School
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💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Canal Street Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(13)
+10 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
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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Frequently asked about W C Bradfords Add
- What do homes cost in W C Bradfords Add?
- The median home value in W C Bradfords Add is about $249,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W C Bradfords Add housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in W C Bradfords Add right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W C Bradfords Add?
- W C Bradfords Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is W C Bradfords Add walkable?
- W C Bradfords Add scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.