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Subdivision19.1 acres

Avalon Acres

Walkable and connected

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Division/Thurston (SB): 7 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$225K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
38

Below average schools

  • Godwin Heights Public Schools
  • 34 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 19-acre area offers residents a perfect blend of suburban convenience and practical living. The neighborhood features generous lot sizes averaging 0.16 acres, with many properties including spacious fenced yards, mature shade trees, and extra-wide driveways that provide excellent functionality for families. The location excels in daily convenience with exceptional walkability scores, particularly for daily errands and transit access.

Residents enjoy easy access to dining and shopping, with restaurants just steps away and multiple grocery stores within a short distance. Four parks lie within walking distance, providing green space for recreation and relaxation. Students attend Godwin Heights Public Schools, with some highly-rated options available in the area. With 67% owner-occupied homes, the community maintains a stable, residential feel. This area works particularly well for families seeking practical home features, convenient amenities, and a well-connected location with room to spread out.

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

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
6.4
🌳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
Short walk

Kim Nhung Superstore

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Supermercado La Victoria
9 minbike
Gordon Food Service
11 minbike
Walmart Supercenter
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

B&N Sandwiches

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
McDonald's
10 minwalk
Taco Bell
11 minwalk
India Town
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Cafe Boba

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Seoul Market Cafe
8 minbike
Tim Hortons
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

3 Gatos Brewery

8 mindrive
Log Cabin
9 mindrive
The Pump House
10 mindrive
The Brass Ring
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Plaza Mexico

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
Lee's Oriental Market
12 minbike
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

South Lawn Park

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Phillips Memorial Park
12 minwalk
Home Acres Park
9 minbike
Veterans' Memorial Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Home Acres Park Playground

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Veterans' Memorial Park Playground
9 minbike
Hillcroft Park Playground
6 mindrive
Oriole Park Playground
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamar Lake

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Carson Avenue Southwest

6 mindrive
East-West Trail
7 mindrive
Haughey Avenue Southwest
7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

11 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

The Pines Golf Course

12 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
9 mindrive
Maple Hill Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Anytime Fitness

7 mindrive
Planet Fitness
9 mindrive
Blue's Gym
10 mindrive
Transformation Personal Fitness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Division/Thurston (SB)

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Division/Floyd (SB)
7 minwalk
Division/Floyd (NB)
7 minwalk
Division/Maplelawn (NB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Rite Aid
13 minwalk
CVS Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL Wyoming Branch

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Seymour Library
11 mindrive
Madison Square Library
11 mindrive
Kentwood Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

6 mindrive· 27 min walk· 15 min bike
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
7 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema South

12 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
15 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$255K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

81

Median Lot Size

0.16 ac

0.13 ac – 0.84 ac

Homeowner Rate

66.94%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

3.8
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 34 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools

5Godwin Heights Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 389 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
5Godwin Heights Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 689 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
4North Godwin Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 407 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026