Alten  Plat — satellite view
Subdivision3.3 acres

Alten Plat

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 17% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
  • Worcester Drive Northeast: 4 min drive
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 4 min drive
🚶Walkability
78

Very walkable

  • Fulton/Alten (WB): 2 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$414K median

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

This compact 3-acre neighborhood sits in a prime location just outside East Grand Rapids, offering residents the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. With excellent transit access and walkable amenities, daily life flows easily here—43 restaurants are within walking distance, and both groceries and coffee shops are just a few blocks away. The area's proximity to Aquinas College and the Medical Mile creates a vibrant, educated community atmosphere.

Homes typically sit on generous lots averaging 0.15 acres, providing space for features like swimming pools and outdoor entertaining areas. Wilcox Park leads the selection of 9 parks within a mile, while Fisk Lake offers water recreation just minutes away. The location excels for professionals working downtown or in the medical district, families wanting walkable conveniences with yard space, and anyone seeking easy freeway access while maintaining a neighborhood feel.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Wilcox Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

0.8 mi

Walkability

7.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
7.7
🌳Nature
5.3
🚌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· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Gorden Food Service
12 minbike
Wealthy Market
12 minbike
D&W
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Schnitz Deli

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 1 min drive
New Beginnings Restaurant
11 minwalk
Domino's
14 minwalk
Matchbox Diner & Drinks
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Common Ground Coffee House

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Spoonlickers
13 minwalk
That Early Bird
14 minwalk
That Early Bird
14 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Vander Mill Grand Rapids

10 minwalk· 7 min bike· 5 min drive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
15 minwalk
Mulligan's Pub
15 minwalk
Harmony Brewing Company
15 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Fulton Street Farmers Market

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
13 minwalk
Rakowski Family Farm Market
8 minbike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Hillcrest Park

9 minwalk· 8 min bike· 4 min drive
Wilcox Park
11 minwalk
Fulton Street Farmers Market
13 minwalk
Fuller Park
15 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Wilcox Park Playground

8 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Hillcrest Park Playground
10 minwalk
Hillcrest Park Playground
10 minwalk
Fuller Park Playground
10 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Church Lake

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Fisk Lake
6 mindrive
Mid Lake
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake
7 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
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Hillcrest Dog Park

12 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Hodenpyl Woods Trail

13 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

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

Kent Country Club

13 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
REVfit
5 mindrive
Fitness 19
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Fulton/Alten (WB)

2 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Fulton/Aquinas College (EB)
2 minwalk
Fulton/Lowell (WB)
5 minwalk
Fulton/Lowell (EB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

CVS Pharmacy

15 minwalk· 9 min bike· 5 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
10 minbike
Rite Aid
5 mindrive
Grand Valley Pharmacist
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL - East Grand Rapids

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
8 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 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

$340K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

15

Median Lot Size

0.15 ac

0.15 ac – 0.30 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