2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 6.6/10
The real surprise here is the transit access — you're literally steps from a stop, which doesn't match the car-centric vibe most of this area has. It's 135 acres of mixed residential and commercial space where you can grab coffee in seven minutes and find a restaurant within two, though you'll want your car for serious errands or groceries (five stores within two miles). The neighborhood sits right next to Santer Nature Preserve, and there are five parks clustered nearby if you're looking to get outside without driving far. It's the kind of place where you're not stuck choosing between convenience and space — you get a little of both, with enough transit to skip driving when you feel like it.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Santer Nature Preserve: 0 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Santer Nature Preserve: 0 min walk
- Park on 12 Mile Rd: 9 min walk
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
+1 more
The Rock
+1 more
Starbucks
Santer Nature Preserve
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Rogers Dam Pond
Brutus Dog Park
Cycleway from Northland Dr to Watertower Rd
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Bond Ct (Big Rapids)
Walgreens
Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Santer Nature Preserve
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Crime in 2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,324 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
The Rock
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Ttowa Sushi
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(7)
Cycleway from Northland Dr to Watertower Rd
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area
- What schools serve 2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area?
- 2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area walkable?
- 2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in 2nd Ave & Northland Dr Area
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