38 Commerce
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.1/10
Your morning coffee is two minutes away. Van Andel Arena is one block down. On any given night, you're steps from 450-plus restaurants, galleries, and the kind of nightlife that keeps the streets buzzing—all without needing to drive. That's the daily reality at 38 Commerce, an eight-story LEED-certified building in Oldtown-Heartside where apartments and two-story penthouses come with double-studded walls that actually block noise, hardwood floors, and a rooftop fitness center. Rental units start at $1,590 a month for a one-bedroom. Built in 2010, the building itself runs on green design—think porous pavement, a living roof, and systems built to handle stormwater the right way. This is downtown living that doesn't ask you to choose between sustainability and substance.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Two Beards Deli: 1 min walk
- 33 places within a 10 min walk
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 160 parks within 1 mile
- Monument Park: 3 min walk
- Studio Park Piazza: 4 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Monument Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
160
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 38 Commerce
- What schools serve 38 Commerce?
- 38 Commerce is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is 38 Commerce walkable?
- 38 Commerce scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.