W. C. Hopson Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $225K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
Golden hour hits this tight seven-acre subdivision just right—the afternoon light softens the smaller lots and makes the whole block feel less cramped than it is. W. C. Hopson Add. sits squarely in Highland Park, a dense residential pocket about five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, where homes run around $221K and you're steps from transit whenever you need it. The neighborhood trades wide yards for walkable access: a coffee shop is ten minutes on foot, restaurants cluster within a mile (246 of them, if you're counting), and Highland Park itself—28 acres of trails, sledding hills, and disc golf—is a five-minute walk away. Grocery stores dot the area within two miles, and if you need the airport, it's 20 minutes by car. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The subdivision's real charm isn't in the homes themselves but in what's immediately around them: Michigan Street's bars and galleries, the Medical Mile, Fulton Street Farmers Market, and downtown dining all live just past your front door.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Communitea Wellness: 2 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$225K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in W. C. Hopson Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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3 homes sold in W. C. Hopson Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gorden Food Service
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Bagel Beanery
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Eastern Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
College/Bradford (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$225K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
38
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
2692 sq ft – 0.28 ac
Crime in W. C. Hopson 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. Hopson Add. home (around $225,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,489 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,489/mo | $39,719 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,715/mo | $45,733 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,790/mo | $47,741 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — 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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 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 W. C. Hopson 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
Highland Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
U Save Mart
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Kendall School
School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about W. C. Hopson Add.
- What do homes cost in W. C. Hopson Add.?
- The median home value in W. C. Hopson Add. is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W. C. Hopson Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in W. C. Hopson Add. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W. C. Hopson Add.?
- W. C. Hopson Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is W. C. Hopson Add. walkable?
- W. C. Hopson Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.