Battles Park & Blvd. Add. — satellite view
Subdivision19.6 acres

Battles Park & Blvd. Add.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 12% park access
💰Home Values

$279K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
57

Somewhat walkable

  • Plaster Creek: 7 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 12 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 1 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 2 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet southeast Grand Rapids neighborhood offers a peaceful residential setting with convenient urban access. The compact 20-acre area features modest lot sizes averaging 0.14 acres, creating a close-knit community feel. Residents enjoy excellent nearby amenities with 8 restaurants within walking distance and 6 grocery stores within a short drive. The location provides easy access to the Alger Heights Business District and the Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, which offers fitness facilities and 20 acres of walking trails.

With transit scoring highly and highway access nearby, commuting is straightforward while maintaining a residential atmosphere. The area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, with quality options ranging significantly throughout the district. Plaster Creek and 11 other parks within a mile provide outdoor recreation opportunities. This neighborhood works well for first-time buyers, young professionals, and anyone seeking affordable living with urban conveniences in a quiet residential setting.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$272K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

95

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

588 sq ft – 0.44 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.7

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
6.8
🌳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
Bikeable

Ken's Fruit Market

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
ALDI
7 mindrive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
6 mindrive
Meijer
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

McDonald's

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Taco Bell
11 minwalk
Burger King
12 minwalk
Pizza Hut
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
Seoul Market Cafe
7 mindrive
Happy Cat Café
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Log Cabin

12 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
The Brass Ring
8 minbike
The Pump House
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Lee's Oriental Market

8 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Plaza Mexico
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Plaster Creek

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Plaster Creek
11 minwalk
Plaster Creek
13 minwalk
Burton Woods Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Garfield Park Playground

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Plaster Creek Family Park Playground
10 minbike
The Meadows
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

13 mindrive
Lamar Lake
13 mindrive
Luvis Lake
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Plaster Creek Trail

6 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
<1 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
2 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Plaster Creek Trail

12 minwalk· 6 min bike
Plaster Creek Trail
12 minwalk
Plaster Creek Trail
13 minwalk
Plaster Creek Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

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

Kaufman Golf Course

12 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
11 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

10 mindrive
Planet Fitness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

28th/Bimbo Bakeries (EB)

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
28th/Madison (WB)
7 minwalk
28th/Madison (EB)
7 minwalk
28th/Jefferson (WB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

5 mindrive· 17 min bike
Rite Aid
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Seymour Library

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Madison Square Library
7 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
9 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

9 mindrive
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
15 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

73.61%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Plaster Creek

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

12

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.8 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026