The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49525 sells for about $391,000, or $225 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.95% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,369 a month.
ZIP 49525 — Grand Rapids
The 49525 housing market remains a competitive seller's market, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. While median prices have risen significantly year-over-year, the pace of sales remains robust, driven by strong demand from family buyers and professionals. The market is currently stable, with limited supply continuing to support price growth despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to the employment and cultural amenities of Grand Rapids.
Median prices moved up 17.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 8.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 49525, Kent County MI
The area is served by public schools within the Grand Rapids and Northview school districts, generally characterized by stable performance ratings.
The area benefits from proximity to Grand Rapids' diverse economy, including healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors, with ongoing residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
Residents typically have a straightforward commute into downtown Grand Rapids via major highway corridors like US-131 and I-96.
The ZIP features access to local parks, green spaces, and proximity to the Grand River, with shopping and dining options concentrated along the Plainfield Avenue corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with rents trending upward in line with regional growth.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Grand Rapids metropolitan area, featuring major employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and highways, providing connectivity to the regional transit system.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development projects are active within the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, impacting the local housing supply.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide millages for services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard hazard risks for the Midwest.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Craig's Cruisers - Grand Rapids4.412.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Kentwood4.18.4 mi
- Sky Zone Grand Rapids4.28.6 mi
- Main Event Grand Rapids4.28 mi
- Rebounderz Grand Rapids - Indoor Trampoline and Adventure Park4.413.7 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.83.6 mi
- Van Andel Arena4.56.6 mi
- DeVos Place4.56.3 mi
- Grand Rapids Downtown Market4.66.9 mi
- Founders Brewing Co4.36.9 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.83.6 mi
- John Ball Zoo4.67.8 mi
- Millennium Park4.710.7 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.52.2 mi
- Grand Rapids Public Museum4.76.6 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.83.6 mi
- Grand Rapids Public Museum4.76.6 mi
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum4.66.4 mi
- Grand Rapids Art Museum4.66.4 mi
- The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum4.76.5 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.83.6 mi
- Millennium Park4.710.7 mi
- Riverside Park4.64.6 mi
- Belknap Park4.65.5 mi
- Rosa Parks Circle4.66.4 mi
- Murray Lake Marina4.410.6 mi
- Mines Golf Club4.38.5 mi
- Thornapple Pointe Golf Club4.511.6 mi
- Watermark Country Club4.67.2 mi
- Quail Ridge Golf Club410.6 mi
- Gimme's Par and Grill4.86.5 mi
- Woodland Mall4.38 mi
- Grand Rapids Downtown Market4.66.9 mi
- Horrocks Market4.610.5 mi
- Meijer4.15.8 mi
- Meijer4.42.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large municipal park along the Grand River offering trails and recreation.
Major commercial corridor serving the ZIP with various retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).