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Named for the 1884 mayor of Grand Rapids, Charles E. Belknap, Belknap Lookout is a mix of single-fam
Named for the 1884 mayor of Grand Rapids, Charles E. Belknap, Belknap Lookout is a mix of single-family homes from the late 1800s and renovated factory condo units on the northern side of Grand Rapids. Belknap Lookout has “a blend of historic homes with cobblestone streets, offering a distinct aesthetic compared to some newer condo developments, like Belknap Bluffs,” says Eric Finnigan, a Partner at Grand Rapids based MOXIE Real Estate + Development. Eric was involved in the development of the 36-unit luxury condo development, Belknap Bluffs Condominiums on Fairview Ave. Belknap Park hosts Michigan’s annual Breakaway Music Festival, while Canal Park and Sixth Street Park have several trails and events right on the Grand River. Several little shops and restaurants line Monroe Avenue, such as Fido & Stitch pet salon or Field & Fire Cafe. Students in Belknap Lookout attend schools within the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, which is graded an overall C-plus on Niche. Maintaining their original cobblestone design from the 1800s, North Avenue and Trowbridge Street are local historic landmarks.
Belknap Lookout is a mix of single-family homes from the late 1800s and renovated factories.
Houses showcasing unique character decorate the streets of Belknap Lookout.
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Historic homes and high-rise Grand Rapids condos
A mix of high-rise condos in renovated historic Grand Rapids factories have views of the Grand River in Belknap Lookout. “These conversions create a unique aesthetic that blends the charm of historic architecture with modern amenities,” Finnigan says. “Living in a renovated factory allows you to connect with Grand Rapids' rich furniture-making history. Imagine the stories within those walls!” Condo units in building communities like Monroe Terrace, Landmark Lofts Condos and Boardwalk Condominium can cost between $280,000 and $480,000. Single-family investment properties consist of homes from around the 1870s that have fallen into disrepair, costing between $75,000 and $150,000. Established homes from the 1890s in stick house styles with asymmetrical front porches and tall windows cost between $200,000 and $400,000. Craftsman bungalows from the early 1900s with columned front porches and attic dormer windows can cost between $250,000 and $350,000.
Many Belknap Lookout houses exude a timeless charm.
Belknap Lookout has several high-rise condo developments.
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Climb the Stairs on Division or wander riverside parks
Lookout Park, Coit Park and Belknap Park come together to create a huge green space in the middle of the neighborhood. Visitors can see for miles around from the top of Lookout Park. “Everyone knows Belknap for the ever-popular Lookout Park with its defining feature being its location sitting on a 160-foot-tall bluff overlooking beautiful Downtown Grand Rapids,” Finnigan says. “This park and the homes and condos along the bluff offers scenic views, with the sunsets being a very popular time to visit.” There are 20 pickleball courts at Belknap Park, where locals can challenge each other to a friendly game. They can watch an ice hockey game or go ice skating at Griff’s Icehouse nearby. The Stairs on Division near Coit Park is a piece of Grand Rapids history, as well as a quirky hiking trail that residents like to climb. Sixth Street Park and Canal Park offer views of the Grand River and occasional events and festivals on the colorfully designed blacktop by the 555 Monroe skate park.
The Stairs on Division is a piece of Grand Rapids history located in Belknap Lookout.
555 Monroe skate park has a scenic view of the Grand River in Belknap Lookout.
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Grand Rapids Public Schools’ programs and achievements
Depending on their address, students in Belknap Lookout may attend one of three elementary schools. The Coit Creative Arts Academy, graded a C, supports kindergarten through fifth grade with an emphasis on creative expression, dance, music and visual arts. Kent Hills Elementary School graded a C-minus, offers a recently updated playground as well as extracurriculars like choir and band. East Leonard Elementary School, also graded a C, has about 11 students for every teacher creating a desirable, personalized environment. For sixth through eighth grade, Riverside Middle School is graded a C-minus, while Union High School is graded a C.
Coit Creative Arts Academy is an authorized Baccalaureate World School.
Union High School has a total population of around 1,200 students.
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Belknap Park and the Breakaway Music Festival
Belknap Lookout is a busy location for year-round celebrations and community events, such as the Breakaway Music Festival, a massive Midwest event where attendees dance and express themselves with unique costumes and chalk art designs. The Upheaval Festival shakes things up with live rock music for two days in July. The most famous Grand Rapids event is ArtPrize, which features dozens of art pieces in a city-wide, month-long competition in September. “ArtPrize is a major highlight! Every year, it transforms the city into a giant open-air art museum, attracting international artists and sparking creative energy throughout the community,” Finnigan says. “I’m always impressed with how many people I meet during ArtPrize that come in from out of state to visit… everyone loves GR!” Belknap Lookout residents can walk around town to find paintings, murals, sculptures and statement pieces all over the city and vote for their favorite artists.
Crossing the Grand River and commutes on I-96
Belknap Lookout residents can cross the Grand River to get to the west side of the city via 6th Street or Michigan Street. They can hop on Interstate 96 from Ottawa Avenue and head west toward Holland and Lake Michigan, or east toward the Gerald R. Ford International Airport about 13 miles away. Grand Rapids’ “Medical Mile” is a long stretch on Michigan Street, less than a mile south, with several teaching hospitals and clinics such as the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Spectrum Butterworth Hospital emergency room. Locals can get around town via the Rapid city bus system.
Walk across the bridge found at Sixth Street Park in Belknap Lookout.
Take in the stunning skyline of Belknap Lookout in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Trendy shops and restaurants on Monroe Avenue
SpeakEZ Lounge is a popular weekend brunch spot and a weekday bar scene with pub food and live music. The owners are avid supporters of the Grand Rapids Football Club, attracting a wide variety of soccer fans. Field & Fire Cafe is a great spot to bring a laptop and sample house roasted coffee and freshly made breakfasts, sandwiches, power bowls and soups. City Built Brewing Company has a wide selection of craft beer, while BrickYard Tavern serves classic burgers, fries and craft cocktails. Noodlepig on Trowbridge Street offers up a variety of ramen bowls, as well as sandwiches, boba tea and cocktails. For groceries, residents can hop across the river via Michigan Street or 6th Street to go to Bridge Street Market, created by the Meijer company to bring fresh produce, flowers and pantry items into city spaces.
Folks at Belknap Lookout's SpeakEZ Lounge are avid supporters of the Grand Rapids Football Club.
Field & Fire Cafe in Belknap Lookout has house roasted coffee and freshly made breakfasts.
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Parks in this Area
Canal Street Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Belknap Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Events
Motu Viget
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Lookout Park
Picnic Area
Sixth Street Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Mary Waters Park
Basketball
Playground
Coit Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Gerald R Ford International
23 min drive
Bus
Canal Park (Ccw)
Bus
Lafayette & Trowbridge (Sb)
Bus
Riverwalk North (Cw)
Bus
Lafayette & Cedar (Sb)
Bus
Lafayette & Creston Plaza (Sb)
Bus
College & Bradford (Sb)
Bus
North Monroe (Cw)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Belknap Lookout
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belknap Lookout Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids over the last 12 months is $255,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 801 Monroe Ave #402 - a stunning 2-story loft blending industrial charm with modern comfort. Soaring ceilings, exposed brick & beams, and tall windows bring natural light and character. The open main level is perfect for entertaining, with black quartz counters, a center island, stainless steel appliances, wood floors, and dining for 12. Cozy up by the fireplace or step onto your
Fully renovated 4-bedroom home walking distance from Medical Mile, Grand Valley State University, Belknap Park, Shops, Restaurants, and so much more. Highlighted features include, but not limited to; furnace, water heater, and AC unit all new in 2022-23, large first floor master, along with a second entry level bedroom, two desirable second level bedrooms along with half bath, remodeled kitchen
INCREDIBLE RARE OPPORTUNITY! This luxurious double-unit condo is the finest Boardwalk has to offer with grand spaces and sweeping views of the Grand River and Canal Park from every room! Highlights include a new chef's kitchen, perfect for entertaining, overlooking the expansive living and dining areas; spacious primary en suite with oversized closet and private bath; exposed brick walls; wood
Seller is relocating out of state creating an opportunity for you to enjoy the easy condo lifestyle @ Belknap Bluffs! This luxurious unit features two bedrooms/ 2.5 bathrooms and an ATTACHED 2 car garage with private balcony offering elevated views of Grand Rapids. Luxury finishes throughout such as Quartz counter-tops, executive trim package, 9' ceilings on main level, cabinets to the ceiling
Charming historic home in desirable Belnap lookout, just minutes from Medical Mile, downtown Grand Rapids, GVSU, restaurants, and entertainment. This home offers 1,083 sq ft of living space with a flexible studio-style layout and 1 full bath. Excellent opportunity for first time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking an affordable downtown location. The home sits on a manageable lot with convenient
Up/down duplex with 3 bedrooms in each unit. Close to Medical Mile. Split utilities, updated electrical panel, vinyl siding, replacement windows, city certified through 7/30/2028, cul-de-sac, rents for $2095/MO. Rents are low. Off street parking.
601 Bond is at the intersection of lifestyle and locality. Living here, you can start your day working out or watching the sun cascade over the city and the Grand River. Then, you can swing by Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea on the first floor before you start your short commute to work. By the time you're finishing your day, cocktail in hand, surrounded by friends and firepits on our rooftop deck,
Perfectly situated on Belknap Bluff with expansive views of downtown Grand Rapids, this spacious 3 bedroom + den, 2.5 bathroom townhome offers nearly 2,200 square feet of luxury living. The great room enjoys western exposure throughout the day with unobstructed views, vaulted ceilings, white oak hardwood floors, and an electric stone fireplace. The thoughtfully designed kitchen features a large
Rising nine stories above the rejuvenated Monroe North Neighborhood, Icon on Bond is set to become Grand Rapids' most recognizable and desired residential address. Designed from the ground up to offer the latest modern amenities and spacious apartment homes while still maintaining a traditional, urban facade, Icon on Bond achieves a masterful blend of classic, elegant architecture with an active,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
5,514
Median Age
32
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,706
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,277
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
50.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.9%
% Population in Labor Force
77.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
46''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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