Improvements from northern neighborhoods trickle down
Considered one of the neighborhoods that make up Boston Square, Fuller Avenue is popular with families and young professionals. The neighborhood is caught between the bustle of urban downtown Grand Rapids and suburban East Grand Rapids. "The area is progressing rapidly," says Heather Huber, the team lead of Heather Huber Homes, who has been selling in the area for five years. "It's on the rise." Here, parents can choose which schools their children attend. Residents also enjoy beautiful parks, a growing restaurant scene and relatively affordable prices for well-kept homes. "The areas north of Fuller Avenue are doing well, and that trend is starting to seep downwards," Huber says. Homes have yet to mirror the high prices seen in northern neighbors like Ottawa Heights and Eastown. Open to change and new faces, Fuller Avenue's small but mighty community continues to grow into a desirable and convenient place to set down roots.
The winter season provides a beautiful blanket of snow on the streets of Fuller Avenue.
Fuller Avenue is generally quiet with sidewalk and tree lined streets crisscrossing.
1/2
Well-kept houses from the early 20th century
Nearly half the residents of Fuller Ave are renting single-family homes or a unit in Adams Park Apartments. Dutch Revivals and American Foursquares with wide, low-pitched roofs make up most of the housing stock in town, ranging between $190,000 and $350,000. Though the neighborhood saw its heaviest development in the early 1900s, it has stood the test of time and retains beautifully maintained houses on manicured lawns. Yards are on the smaller side, but driveways leading to outdoor parking areas, sheds and patios are standard. "The atmosphere in the neighborhood changes street by street," Huber says. "Some streets have kids playing outside and people working on their lawns. Others aren't there yet but are heading that way," The city's need for housing is evident, given that houses sell quickly. Still, Fuller Avenue has an especially quick turnover rate, with houses spending fewer than two weeks on the market. Those lucky enough to snag a home in the neighborhood have access to well-maintained sidewalks just outside their doors, shaded by mature maple trees that blossom in the late spring.
Closed in front porches are a common style among of the American Foursquare's.
American Foursquare homes with large brick front porches are popular in Fuller Avenue.
1/2
A coffee shop with a purpose
With local options like Hall Street Bakery and Last Mile Café conveniently located along Hall Street, residents don't have to go far for a morning coffee or delicious pastry. The light-filled Last Mile Café also donates 10% of its revenue to customer-selected charities. 7 Mares serves Mexican fare out of a minimalist, cozy dining room, but the spot is most busy for take-out. Small markets are in the neighborhood, but shoppers can head 1 mile west to Great Giant Supermarket for complete grocery trips. Spearheaded by the Boston Square Neighborhood Association, Boston Square Together proposes redesigning a section of Fuller Avenue to add shopping, dining and housing to the area. The neighborhood association also works to reduce crime, which is slightly above average with a CAP Index score of 5 out of 10 and a homicide rating of 7.
The Last Mile Cafe is a great stop on the way to work to grab an amazing coffee.
Hall Street Bakery serves up fresh made daily baked goods and amazing coffee.
1/2
Cooling off at the public pool
Just north of the neighborhood's boundaries, Martin Luther King Park has tennis and basketball courts, a large playground and diamonds for baseball. The public pool is brimming with kids' laughter on warm days as they take a trip on the twisty waterslide that shoots into the shallow end. The large green spaces at Cambridge Park and Mulick Park are great for picnic dates, and the shady trails winging through them are popular among joggers and dog walkers. Anglers head 3 miles east to fish off the long docks at Reeds Lake.
Martin Luther King Park has lots of outdoor space including a popular basketball court.
Mulick Park features a large playground, splash pad and tennis courts.
1/2
Free meals for students
Many students begin learning at Campus Elementary School, rated C-minus by Niche. Community engagement is essential at the school, which partners with the YMCA to teach healthy eating. Free breakfast and lunch are available for the entire student body, regardless of financial condition. Alger Middle School is also rated a C-minus, and Ottawa Hills High School is rated a C. The high school offers specialized programs for media production and hospitality.
Alger Middle School has an overall C- rating on NIche.com.
Ottawa Hills High School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
1/2
Getting to work downtown via bus
The area is highly walkable, but The Rapid, the city's local bus system, provides routes that head 3 miles downtown to major employers, such as Trinity Health Hospital and Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. U.S. Route 131 and Interstate 96 make it easy for commuters to navigate the city and reach Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which is about 8 miles southeast.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Tanya Powell-May,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Mulick Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Cambridge Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Oakdale Gardens Park
Transit
Airport
Gerald R Ford International
19 min drive
Bus
Fuller & Adams (Sb)
Bus
Fuller & Boston (Sb)
Bus
Fuller & Ramona (Nb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fuller Avenue
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fuller Avenue, Grand Rapids sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Fuller Avenue, Grand Rapids over the last 12 months is $274,085, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$282,255
Median Single Family Price
$282,255
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$269,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
80
Median Year Built
1940
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Tanya Powell-May,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
719
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,857
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,566
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
26%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
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®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
