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2nd Boss Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 5 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 7 min drive
💰Home Values

$156K median

🎓Schools
39

Below average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 46 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This 5-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers a quieter residential experience with generous lot sizes averaging 0.12 acres, providing more space than typical urban settings. With 55% owner-occupied homes, it maintains a stable community feel while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities.

The area provides convenient access to daily needs with 10 restaurants within walking distance and 4 grocery stores within a short drive. Roosevelt Park anchors the local recreation scene, with 6 parks total within a mile for outdoor activities. Public transit connectivity is particularly strong, making commutes manageable. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with notable variation in nearby school quality. For water recreation, Battjes Lake sits less than two miles away, complemented by 4 boat launches within a five-mile radius.

This location works well for families seeking more space and established community ties, commuters who value transit access, and residents who appreciate a balance between suburban privacy and urban convenience.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Roosevelt Park

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

1.8 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$156K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

26

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

0.11 ac – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

3.9
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 46 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Burton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 482 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
2Buchanan ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 359 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026