Wilson & Chalmers Third Add.
Surrounded by nature
Median $250K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.1/10
What makes this stretch special isn't immediately obvious—it's the fact that transit sits right at your doorstep, which means a quick trip downtown or out to the airport doesn't require a second thought. The neighborhood itself spreads across 39 acres with the kind of bones you notice: hardwood floors and high ceilings show up in home after home here, along with fireplaces, brick fronts, and covered porches that actually get used. Fenced yards and garages are standard, and the maintenance level stays solid across the board. You're steps from a restaurant and a short walk to groceries, with 60 dining spots and 18 grocery stores within a mile—so errands don't require planning. Lamar Park is a seven-minute walk away, and five parks cluster within a mile, giving the area real green space without feeling remote. Downtown Grand Rapids is eleven minutes by car, Gerald R. Ford Airport about twenty-five, and the walk to transit is measured in steps, not blocks.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.5 mi
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- Travista Park Area Trail: 10 min walk
$250K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Frandale Fundraising: 5 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Wilson & Chalmers Third Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/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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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamar Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.5 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
+1 more
Lombardo's Pizza
Starbucks
+1 more
Park Center Lanes
+1 more
Lamar Park
Lamar Park Playground
Luvis Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
+1 more
Porter/Wyoming (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Wilson & Chalmers Third 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 Wilson & Chalmers Third Add. home (around $250,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,655 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,655/mo | $44,132 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,906/mo | $50,815 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,989/mo | $53,045 |
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,313 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Wilson & Chalmers Third 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(30)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Fast Food
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Park Center Lanes
Bar
Adesanya Brewery
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Parkview Elementary School
School
Lee High School
School
Godfrey School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Travista Park Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(8)
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Madison Square Library
+5 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Wilson & Chalmers Third Add.
- What do homes cost in Wilson & Chalmers Third Add.?
- The median home value in Wilson & Chalmers Third Add. is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wilson & Chalmers Third Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Wilson & Chalmers Third Add. right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wilson & Chalmers Third Add.?
- Wilson & Chalmers Third Add. is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Wilson & Chalmers Third Add. walkable?
- Wilson & Chalmers Third Add. scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.