A.W. Morgan Add. — satellite view
Subdivision1.6 acres

A.W. Morgan Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
66

Very walkable

  • Briggs Park Playground: 4 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$283K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 2 min drive
  • Briggs Park: 4 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground

This compact 2-acre community in Kent County offers a unique blend of suburban convenience and intimate neighborhood feel. With median lot sizes of 0.13 acres and a 55% owner-occupancy rate, residents enjoy a stable, established atmosphere. The area provides solid walkability with excellent transit access and convenient daily errands, plus 5 restaurants within walking distance and 4 grocery stores within a short drive.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Briggs Park and three other parks within a mile, while Soft Water Lake and two boat launches offer water recreation nearby. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's top-rated school earning strong marks. The location strikes an appealing balance between urban accessibility and neighborhood tranquility. This area works well for professionals seeking transit convenience, small families wanting walkable amenities, and anyone who values a close-knit community atmosphere with easy access to Grand Rapids' broader offerings.

Walkability

6.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Creston Market

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive
Meijer
9 mindrive
Family Fare
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Mike's Wings

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Lucy's Cafe
10 minwalk
Cafe Mamo
11 minwalk
Gaia house cafe
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
Rowster Coffee
7 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vinny's bar

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
12 minwalk
Rezervoir Lounge
14 minwalk
The Pubb Food & Spirits
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

9 mindrive· 19 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Briggs Park

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Sweet Street Park
8 minbike
Riverside Park
8 minbike
Aberdeen Park
12 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Briggs Park Playground

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
10 minbike
Aberdeen Park Playground
10 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

9 mindrive· 19 min bike
Lamberton Lake
9 mindrive
Emerald Lake
10 mindrive
Perch Lake
10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

9 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

5 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
2 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
4 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Creston Trail

7 minwalk· 3 min bike
Creston Trail
10 minwalk
Creston Trail
11 minwalk
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
11 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Short drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

3 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

11 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
12 mindrive
Kent Country Club
7 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive
Fitness 19
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Plainfield/Knapp (SB)

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Knapp (NB)
9 minwalk
Plainfield/Palmer (SB)
10 minwalk
Plainfield/Palmer (NB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Kay Pharmacy

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Walgreens
10 minbike
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Van Belkum Branch

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 mindrive
West Side Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
11 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$283K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

13

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

4317 sq ft – 0.20 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Briggs Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.0 mi

Nearby Subdivisions

Know this area?

Claim A.W. Morgan Add. — add insider tips, video tours, and connect with buyers.

Become the Local Expert
Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026