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501 W 17th St Condominiums

Surrounded by nature

Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.6/10

🏙️27 mito Downtown GR
🏞️20 mito Lake Michigan

The dining scene here runs on a 9 out of 10 walkability score—meaning restaurants cluster densely enough that you're never more than a few steps from somewhere to eat, with 24 options within a mile. That proximity to food comes paired with transit access so immediate it barely registers as a commute; the nearest stop is essentially at your door. What makes 501 W 17th St feel grounded, though, is the Heinz Waterfront Walkway, a three-minute stroll away, which anchors the immediate landscape with actual recreational space rather than just commercial density. Lake Macataba lies 1.5 miles out, and six parks cluster within walking distance, so despite the condo's urban feel, outdoor access isn't a afterthought. Grocery shopping sits just under a mile away, with 36 stores within two miles—the kind of redundancy that means you're never stuck with one option. Condos here run around $350K, placing them squarely in the middle range for the area.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Lake Macatawa — 1.4 mi
  • 30 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike path: 2 min walk
  • Heinz Waterfront Walkway Trail: 2 min walk
🚶Walkability
55

Walkable for daily errands

  • Doebs Pizzeria: 0 min walk
  • 16 places within a 10 min walk
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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Heinz Waterfront Walkway

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

30

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Macatawa

1.4 mi

Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

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Frequently asked about 501 W 17th St Condominiums

What schools serve 501 W 17th St Condominiums?
501 W 17th St Condominiums is served by Vanderbilt Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
Is 501 W 17th St Condominiums walkable?
501 W 17th St Condominiums scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026