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$1,995 / Month

1253 College Ave NE

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Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,060 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jul 10

1253 College Ave NE
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About This Home

$1,995 deposit, Available Jul 10

Single family home on the northeast side. Spacious living spaces and kitchen. Recently refinished hardwood floors. One main floor bedroom. Three additional large bedrooms upstairs. Fenced in back yard, off-street parking, and garage. Easy access to downtown and the highway. Water is included in rent. Pets ok with additional fees.

Unique Features

  • Cats OK
  • Creston Neighborhood
  • Dogs OK
  • Dryer
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Washer
  • Water
  • Water Included

1253 College Ave Ne is a house located in Kent County and the 49505 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,995

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

House Features

  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Contact

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Situated just three miles north of Downtown Grand Rapids, Creston blends both big-city conveniences and peaceful suburban living in a charming Midwestern neighborhood setting. Tree-lined streets and impressive homes and apartments make up the area that includes Creston and a few other neighborhoods. The area is also home to some of the city's biggest parks. Riverfront Park holds miles of bike trails, walking trails, waterfront picnic areas, and even a wetland boardwalk. Plainfield Avenue is where locals go to grab a bite to eat or go grocery shopping. Families love the area for its laid-back suburban attitude and access to schools, while other renters appreciate the easy access to downtown. Access to Interstate 96 and 196 makes commuting around the Grand Rapids area a breeze.

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Amenities
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Cats OK
  • Creston Neighborhood
  • Dogs OK
  • Dryer
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Washer
  • Water
  • Water Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Grand Rapids Community College
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Aquinas College
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Cornerstone University
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Calvin College
Drive: 12 min 8.4 mi
1253 College Ave NE is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Grand Rapids Community College. It is also near Aquinas College and Cornerstone University.
Schools
Lighthouse Academy-North Campus
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 3-12
83 Students
Nearby
Center For Economicology
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
60 Students
Attendance Zone
Kent Hills School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
399 Students
Attendance Zone
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
720 Students
Nearby
City High Middle School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
970 Students
Attendance Zone
Union High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
764 Students
Attendance Zone
Innovation Central High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
523 Students
Attendance Zone
Plymouth Christian High School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
195 Students
Nearby
St. Alphonsus Pre-School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
156 Students
Nearby
School data provided by 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.

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Transportation

1253 College Ave NE is near Gerald R Ford International, located 14.8 miles or 22 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Holland Amtrak Station
Drive: 37 min 29.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Gerald R Ford International
 Drive: 22 min 14.8 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

Scores provided by

What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1253 College Ave NE.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Leonard & Monroe
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
1215 Fuller Ave NE
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Leonard St - Grand Rapids Retail Opportunity
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
1253 College Ave NE has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Highland Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Grand Rapids Public Museum
 Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
John Ball Zoo
 Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
1253 College Ave NE has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Highland Park, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
1253 College Ave NE has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Army Air Support
Drive: 63 min 55.5 mi
Fort Custer Military Reservation
Drive: 87 min 62.2 mi
Kellogg Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 83 min 66.8 mi
1253 College Ave NE has 3 military bases within 66.8 miles, the nearest is Army Air Support which is 55.5 miles away and a 63 minute drive.

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