West Leonard
Walkable and connected
Median $263K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.6/10
The northwest stretch of the city draws steady renovation interest—listing descriptions consistently highlight updated kitchens, new windows, fresh paint, and fenced yards, suggesting homes here attract buyers ready to move in rather than strip to studs. Lot sizes run generous, with several properties sitting on three-quarters of an acre or more, and architectural character shows up across listings: original hardwood, built-in woodwork, front porches, and a few older Dutch Colonial homes that signal the area's established roots.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- West Leonard Library: 3 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
$263K median
- 84 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in West Leonard
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,782/mo
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84 homes sold in West Leonard this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Rodriguez Supermarket
+1 more
New Great Wall Buffet
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
Play Station Pub
Harrison Park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Richmond Hills Dog Park
+1 more
Harrison Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Leonard/Tamarack (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in West Leonard 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced West Leonard home (around $262,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,746 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,746/mo | $46,559 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,010/mo | $53,604 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,098/mo | $55,960 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
7 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$279K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$113K
Median
Who actually lends in West Leonard, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 West Leonard 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.
Nearest Park
Harrison Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
New Great Wall Buffet
Restaurant
Fast Food
Dulce luna
Restaurant
Fast Food
Gringodogs kitchen
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Harrison Park Academy
Villa Maria School
Stocking School
Turner School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about West Leonard
- What do homes cost in West Leonard?
- The median home value in West Leonard is about $262,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Leonard housing market?
- there are 17 homes for sale in West Leonard right now, and 84 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Leonard?
- West Leonard is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is West Leonard walkable?
- West Leonard scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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