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Subdivision24.3 acres

Arcadia

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Rifle Range Road Northeast: 5 min drive
  • Soft Water Lake: 7 min bike
🚶Walkability
71

Very walkable

  • Fred's Italian: 2 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$272K median

  • 5 sales in past year
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet 24-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers the perfect balance of suburban convenience and spacious living. With generous lot sizes averaging 0.21 acres, residents enjoy room to breathe while staying connected to urban amenities. The area's exceptional walkability makes daily life convenient, with nearby amenities including 25 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just steps away.

Homes here reflect thoughtful updates and comfortable living spaces, many featuring large yards and detached garages perfect for hobbies or storage. The location provides easy access to Ambrose Park and three other parks within walking distance, plus Soft Water Lake just over half a mile away for water recreation. Students attend Northview Public School District, with the top-rated school nearby earning strong community support. This area works best for families seeking space, convenience, and a strong sense of community in northeast Grand Rapids.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Ambrose Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.6 mi

Walkability

7.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.8
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
4.2
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Ken's Fruit Market

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Meijer
10 minwalk
Aldi
9 mindrive
Daily Deals Food Outlet
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Fred's Italian

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
Real Food Cafe
5 minwalk
Charlie's Bar & Grill
5 minwalk
Wing Stop
6 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Tim Hortons

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Biggby Coffee
10 minbike
Eternam Coffee
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Cesars Pub

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Vinny's bar
8 mindrive
Hopcat
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Robinette's Cider Mill

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve

11 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Ambrose Park
8 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park
9 minbike
Dean Lake Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Northlake Cooperative Playground

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Ambrose Park Playground
8 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
10 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
9 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Emerald Lake

10 minbike· 6 min drive
Soft Water Lake
7 minbike
Lamberton Lake
6 mindrive
Perch Lake
6 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 minbike· 5 min drive
Versluis Park Beach
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Rifle Range Road Northeast

5 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
8 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
11 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
10 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Northgate Park Trail

11 minbike· 24 min walk
Northgate Park Trail
12 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
12 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
13 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

13 mindrive
Scott Lake Country Club
14 mindrive
Blythefield Country Club
13 mindrive
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
10 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

6 mindrive· 28 min walk· 14 min bike
Pure Barre
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Meijer - Plainfield Township

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
8 minwalk
Plainfield/Salerno (SB)
8 minwalk
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Easy walk

CVS Pharmacy

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Walgreens
5 minwalk
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL - Plainfield Township Branch

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
KDL Comstock Park
8 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
10 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$300K

5 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

61

Median Lot Size

0.21 ac

0.16 ac – 1.4 ac

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026