Westside Connection
Surrounded by nature
Median $332K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.0/10
Out here, you're perched between the energy of Grand Rapids proper and the open country beyond—close enough to walk or bike to downtown and Millennium Park, far enough that your lot actually breathes. The 246-acre Blandford Nature Center anchors the green side of things, and Sullivan Field (renamed in 1996 for a local baseball patron) gives the neighborhood its recreational spine. Brick colonials and ranch homes sit on quarter-acre-plus lots with mature trees and actual backyards, the kind of place where people raised kids still raise their own kids here. The Bridge Street corridor keeps things lively—New Holland Brewing's The Knickerbocker and Butcher's Union are the kind of local joints that don't need a chain to justify their existence—and you're looking at about five minutes to downtown or a quick hop to Alpine's shopping. C.A. Frost Science Academy and West Catholic High School anchor the schools side. You'll want a car for daily errands; the real win is space without isolation, and skyline views that remind you where you are.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.9 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 7 min bike
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 5 min drive
$332K median
- 170 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Westside Connection
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,250/mo
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170 homes sold in Westside Connection this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.9 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Sandy's Donuts
Starbucks Coffee Company
Bestside
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Oakleigh (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Westside Connection 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 Westside Connection home (around $331,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,205 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,205/mo | $58,797 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,539/mo | $67,694 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,650/mo | $70,669 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$75K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Westside Connection, 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Westside Connection 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(27)
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Family Fare Supermarket
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Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(8)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
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☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(13)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Maynard Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(8)
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👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Westside Connection
- What do homes cost in Westside Connection?
- The median home value in Westside Connection is about $331,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Westside Connection housing market?
- there are 37 homes for sale in Westside Connection right now, and 170 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Westside Connection?
- Westside Connection is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Westside Connection walkable?
- Westside Connection scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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