A.B. Knowlsons Add. — satellite view
Subdivision6.3 acres

A.B. Knowlsons Add.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 18% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
  • Worcester Drive Northeast: 4 min drive
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 5 min drive
🚶Walkability
76

Very walkable

  • Fulton/Alten (WB): 4 min walk
  • 14 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$378K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This 6-acre pocket of Fulton Heights offers a quiet residential feel with impressive walkability and urban convenience. With excellent transit access and 45 restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy easy access to dining and daily needs—the nearest grocery store and coffee shop are both under a quarter-mile away. The neighborhood features spacious lots averaging 0.15 acres, giving homes room to breathe while staying connected to city amenities.

The area provides solid recreational opportunities with Hillcrest Park nearby and 9 parks within a mile, plus Fisk Lake just 0.8 miles away for water activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the district. This location works well for those seeking suburban space with urban accessibility—perfect for families who want walkable convenience, professionals valuing transit connections, and anyone who appreciates having nature and city dining options equally within reach.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Hillcrest Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

0.8 mi

Walkability

7.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.8
🍽️Dining
7.7
🌳Nature
4.9
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Family Fare

9 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Gorden Food Service
12 minbike
Wealthy Market
6 mindrive
D&W
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Schnitz Deli

8 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
New Beginnings Restaurant
9 minwalk
Domino's
14 minwalk
Matchbox Diner & Drinks
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Common Ground Coffee House

8 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Mad cap coffee
14 minwalk
Spoonlickers
9 minbike
That Early Bird
9 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Vander Mill Grand Rapids

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Buffalo Traders Lounge
9 minbike
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
10 minbike
Mulligan's Pub
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Fulton Street Farmers Market

12 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
13 minwalk
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 minbike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Hillcrest Park

7 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Fuller Park
13 minwalk
Fulton Street Farmers Market
13 minwalk
Wilcox Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Hillcrest Park Playground

7 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Hillcrest Park Playground
8 minwalk
Wilcox Park Playground
10 minwalk
Fuller Park Playground
15 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Church Lake

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Fisk Lake
7 mindrive
Mid Lake
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake
8 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Worcester Drive Northeast

4 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Short walk

Hillcrest Dog Park

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Hodenpyl Woods Trail

15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

13 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

12 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

14 minwalk· 8 min bike· 4 min drive
REVfit
5 mindrive
Fitness 19
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Fulton/Alten (WB)

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Fulton/Aquinas College (EB)
5 minwalk
Fulton/Lowell (WB)
5 minwalk
Fulton/Lowell (EB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

11 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 minbike
Rite Aid
6 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL - East Grand Rapids

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

12 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
5 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
13 mindrive

+1 more

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$415K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

33

Median Lot Size

0.15 ac

0.14 ac – 0.29 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026