John Ball Park is a west-side Grand Rapids neighborhood name as well as a familiar local destination. The surrounding mapped area offers housing choices that deserve a closer look, from older houses to multifamily properties. Use this guide to orient your search and compare the details of individual homes.
The listings follow the City of Grand Rapids neighborhood-area polygon named John Ball Park. This is broader than the park grounds and includes both NW and SW addresses. A listing may use another local name, including SWAN. Association service areas and city neighborhood-area boundaries are not interchangeable, so compare the actual map and address.
Park, zoo and neighborhood context
John Ball Zoo is a recognizable local destination. When touring nearby homes, compare the actual routes, street parking, event-day activity and access that matter to you. Check the zoo's official information for current hours, admission and programs. John Ball Area Neighbors is another local resource; its community garden at 700 Butterworth is one example of the organization's neighborhood work.
The current sample includes older houses and multifamily listings. Look beyond construction dates to maintenance, roof and mechanical-system condition, renovation work and inspection findings. For a multifamily property, review leases, operating expenses, unit configuration, rental certification and permitted uses. Confirm any plan to occupy, rent or change a property before relying on it.
John Ball Park postcard, circa 1930-1945. Tichnor Brothers / Boston Public Library, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Historical image; not a current view of park facilities.
Current market starting point
As of October 9, 2026, the mapped search returned 36 active residential, condo and multifamily listings. The property mix and asking prices vary substantially, so a neighborhood-wide average can conceal important differences. Compare like property types, condition, size and recent sales. The live results below change as listings enter or leave the market.
Compare west-side options
Compare West Grand and Westside Connection when exploring the west side. A neighborhood label alone does not establish city jurisdiction, school assignment, permitted use or a home's condition; verify the address and the features relevant to your plans.
Open the full listing results and use Save Search for alerts. If you want a recent-sales comparison or help evaluating a property, ask Mike to compare the relevant houses or units rather than relying on a broad area average.
Is John Ball Park only the park itself? No. This page searches the city-mapped neighborhood area, which extends beyond the park and zoo grounds.
Why are both NW and SW addresses shown? The mapped neighborhood covers portions of both address quadrants. The outline, rather than the address suffix, sets the search.
Does this search include multifamily homes? Yes, when active listings are available, alongside residential and condo properties. It excludes land, commercial and rental-only listings.
What should I verify for a rental property? Review the property's certification, permitted use, leases, actual expenses and physical condition before making assumptions about operation or income.
Does park proximity guarantee a quiet street? No. Visit a property at times relevant to you and compare traffic, parking and surrounding activity.
How can I get listing updates? Open the full listing search and choose Save Search. Ask Mike for a focused recent-sales comparison when you are ready to evaluate a property.
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