B. F. Washburns Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision16.7 acres

B. F. Washburns Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 16% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 4 min drive
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 4 min drive
🚶Walkability
85

Walker's paradise

  • Go Jo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli: 3 min walk
  • 24 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$344K median

  • $62K median household income
  • 55% owner-occupied
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 17-acre area offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and convenience at your doorstep. With the nearest coffee shop just steps away and 49 restaurants within walking distance, you'll have endless dining and socializing options. The location provides excellent access to daily errands and top-notch transit connections, making car-free living entirely feasible.

The neighborhood features smaller lot sizes averaging 0.12 acres, creating a close-knit community feel where 55% of residents own their homes. While outdoor recreation requires a short trip to Sigsbee Park or Fisk Lake, the urban amenities more than compensate. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options nearby. This area works best for urban professionals, empty nesters, and anyone who values walkability and wants to be in the heart of the action.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Sigsbee Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

0.6 mi

Walkability

8.5

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.9
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Wealthy Market

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Family Fare
7 minbike
D&W
9 minbike
Gorden Food Service
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Go Jo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Wolfgang's
3 minwalk
The Pita House
4 minwalk
Gino's Pizza
4 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

High Tea

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Spoonlickers
4 minwalk
Brown Butter Creperie and Cafe
5 minwalk
That Early Bird
6 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Harmony Brewing Company

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
3 minwalk
Mulligan's Pub
4 minwalk
The Meanwhile
6 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Fulton Street Farmers Market

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 minbike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Sigsbee Park

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Wilcox Park
9 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park
14 minwalk
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Sigsbee Park Playground

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Sigsbee Park Playground
8 minwalk
Wilcox Park Playground
11 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
13 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

9 mindrive· 17 min bike
Fisk Lake
8 minbike
Reeds Lake
10 mindrive
Church Lake
11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

6 mindrive
Hall Street trail
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
4 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail

13 minbike· 29 min walk
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
14 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Cascade Hills Country Club

15 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
REVfit
8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Wealthy/Lake (EB)

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Wealthy/Lake (WB)
4 minwalk
Lake/Post Office (WB)
5 minwalk
Wealthy/Rosewood (EB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Easy walk

CVS Pharmacy

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Rite Aid
9 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Ottawa Hills Public Library

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 6 min drive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Madison Square Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall

14 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
3 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$344K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

82

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

2174 sq ft – 1.1 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Median Income

$62K

Household

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026