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Arnolds Sub.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Rifle Range Road Northeast: 3 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$178K median

🎓Schools
56

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 18 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, providing plenty of room to spread out and enjoy outdoor space. The community maintains a peaceful, suburban feel with 55% owner-occupied homes across its compact 3-acre footprint.

While walkability is limited, residents appreciate the convenience of having Grotto Park and five other parks within walking distance, plus Soft Water Lake just a mile away for recreational activities. Daily needs are well-covered with six grocery stores within a short drive and a coffee shop less than half a mile away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's top-performing school earning strong ratings.

This location works best for families and professionals seeking larger lots and a quieter pace while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities, particularly those who enjoy outdoor activities and don't mind driving for most errands.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

30.09%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Grotto Park

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.0 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$178K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

6

Median Lot Size

0.41 ac

0.22 ac – 0.79 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 18 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8North Park Montessori AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 376 students · 15:1 · 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
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026