Our Home
JR House
The JR House was built in 1864 and is named after GRACC’s founder James Russell Jones. Historically known as the Hollister House, after Harvey J Hollister, a capitalist who purchased this homestead at the time when it was the only house on Fulton Street hill.
Private rooms available in the Heritage Hill neighborhood.
Discover inclusive, community-led, multi-generational cooperative housing where you can experience belonging while making a difference, along with affordability.
23 Private Rooms with Common Spaces: shared bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms throughout the house; basement, outdoor spaces and gardens.​
Monthly Costs
Private Room Rates: $525-800/mo
Utilities: $130/month flat rate includes WiFi, Heat, Electricity, Water/Sewer, Trash/Recycling
FORK: $90/mo - this goes toward shared meals, pantry, and basic household necessities, utilizing bulk purchasing to reduce costs on those items for all members.
Move-In Costs
Membership Share: $600
Each resident has to be a member of the cooperative; the purchase of a member share is a tangible demonstration of your voluntary commitment to our cooperative values and membership agreements, as well as granting you voting rights.
+Administrative Fee: $200
Covers the cost of processing applications and is not refundable.
+First Month's Room Costs: Rent (varies), Utilities ($130), and FORK ($90).
Room availability varies, book a tour here where you can get all the details on available rooms and any questions you might have.
Location:
535 Fulton ST E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Please note: We do not accept applications in person, nor do we allow for unscheduled tours. You can book a tour here.​
Our rooms are located in a historic mansion on a bus line in the heart of the Heritage Hill neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI, close to GRCC, GVSU's downtown campus, and the Medical Mile on Michigan Street.
Additional Details:
Parking & Laundry: On Site
Pets: Allowed on a case by case basis, but not allowed on the first floor.
Tobacco: Not inside, but outside on the property is welcome.
Shared Community
House Dinners every Sunday and Wednesday (except holidays).
THRIVE- monthly member education & appreciation gatherings.
Garden Circle- people who help with our vegetable garden.
Heart Circles- mindful explorations around authentic relating
Fun Stuff- movie nights, game gatherings, bonfires, etc.
Shared Governance
House Meetings every other Sunday (except holidays).
Shared Stewardship
Contributions: members are expected to contribute their effort, skills, talents and passions toward completing tasks and projects.
Work Parties - are dedicated projects for all members to contribute their efforts and are held each quarter.