A. H. Shank Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $293K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.2/10
Tucked into the west side of Grand Rapids, A. H. Shank Add. sits at the heart of John Ball Park, a neighborhood where two acres of platted homes live alongside 21 parks within a mile—including the iconic John Ball Zoo just beyond the backyard. The subdivision's small lots (averaging 0.11 acres) keep density tight and walkable; a coffee shop is three minutes on foot, dining options span 258 restaurants within the radius, and you're never far from Sibley School Park or a transit stop. Homes here run around $251K, drawing folks to a spot where downtown is a quick 4-minute drive and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. It's a place where proximity means everything—dog parks, boat launches at Butterworth, grocery stores—all woven into a neighborhood that doesn't feel cramped, just connected.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Lane/Lake Michigan (NB): 2 min walk
- 26 places within a 10 min walk
$293K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 105 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley School Park: 5 min walk
- Lexington Park: 7 min walk
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Frequently asked about A. H. Shank Add.
- What do homes cost in A. H. Shank Add.?
- The median home value in A. H. Shank Add. is about $293,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the A. H. Shank Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in A. H. Shank Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve A. H. Shank Add.?
- A. H. Shank Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is A. H. Shank Add. walkable?
- A. H. Shank Add. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.