Walcrath
Surrounded by nature
Median $385K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 3.5/10
Driving through Walcrath feels like moving through a neighborhood that knows what it is—tree-lined streets with homes built in the nineteen fifties and sixties, quarter-acre lots that give you room to breathe without sprawl, and the kind of winding layout that makes it feel removed from the rush even though downtown Grand Rapids is only about thirteen minutes away. Eight parks sit within a mile, and a restaurant or two is less than ten minutes on foot; the grocery stores cluster nearby without dominating the streetscape. Ottawa Hills High School's athletic fields are a five-minute walk, which means the infrastructure here was built around actual living, not retrofitted for it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 2.0 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields: 11 min walk
- Ottawa Hills Park: 13 min walk
$385K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Walcrath
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
2.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$385K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
113
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.16 ac – 0.56 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Mineo's Pizza
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Burton/Plymouth (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Walcrath 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 Walcrath home (around $385,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,561 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,561/mo | $68,287 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,948/mo | $78,619 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,078/mo | $82,074 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Walcrath 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)
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🍕 Restaurants(18)
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant
Bww Gr1
Restaurant
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
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🍺 Bars(17)
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🏫 Schools(27)
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(12)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(12)
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⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Walcrath
- What do homes cost in Walcrath?
- The median home value in Walcrath is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Walcrath housing market?
- no homes are listed in Walcrath right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Walcrath?
- Walcrath is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Walcrath walkable?
- Walcrath scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.