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Subdivision32.2 acres

Alger Park

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 10% park access
🚶Walkability
63

Very walkable

  • Eastern/28th (NB): 5 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 13 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 4 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 5 min drive
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This southeast Grand Rapids area offers a welcoming residential experience with excellent convenience at your doorstep. The 32-acre neighborhood features spacious properties and a strong sense of community, with over half of homes being owner-occupied. You'll find yourself perfectly positioned with nearby amenities including restaurants just steps away and grocery stores within easy reach.

The location strikes an ideal balance between suburban comfort and urban accessibility. With solid walkability scores, especially for dining and transit, daily life flows smoothly whether you're grabbing coffee at the shop three blocks away or exploring one of the 13 parks within a mile, including nearby Plaster Creek. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the area. This community works well for families seeking convenience, professionals wanting easy commutes, and anyone who values both neighborhood feel and city access.

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

Walkability

6.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
7.3
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Ken's Fruit Market

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Meijer
12 minbike
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
8 mindrive
Aldi
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

The Old Goat

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Real Food Cafe
10 minwalk
Burger King
12 minwalk
Taco Bell
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

The Brass Ring

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Log Cabin
9 minbike
The Pump House
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short drive

Lee's Oriental Market

5 mindrive· 30 min walk· 14 min bike
Plaza Mexico
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Plaster Creek

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Plaster Creek
13 minwalk
Plaster Creek
14 minwalk
Seymour Park
9 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Alger Community Playground

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Garfield Park Playground
9 minbike
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Plaster Creek Trail

4 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
5 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Plaster Creek Trail

9 minwalk· 5 min bike
Plaster Creek Trail
10 minwalk
Plaster Creek Trail
11 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
13 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kaufman Golf Course

14 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
10 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Eastern/28th (NB)

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Eastern/Billantou (SB)
6 minwalk
28th/Eastern - West (WB)
7 minwalk
Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short drive

Walgreens

4 mindrive· 24 min walk· 14 min bike
📚Libraries
Walkable

Seymour Library

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Madison Square Library
8 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

10 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

14 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
15 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Plaster Creek

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

13

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

3.2 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Brookside ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 280 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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