Bear & Kirtland Add. — satellite view
Subdivision9.9 acres

Bear & Kirtland Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 4 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$159K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • Burton/Palace (WB): 3 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet 10-acre area in Kent County offers spacious living with median lot sizes around 0.12 acres, providing residents more room to spread out than typical urban neighborhoods. The location strikes a balance between suburban tranquility and urban convenience, with excellent transit access earning a perfect 10/10 walkability score for public transportation. Daily life is well-supported with 8 restaurants within walking distance and 4 grocery stores within a short drive.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Plaster Creek Family Park as the nearest green space, plus 6 additional parks within a mile for recreation options. Families have access to Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the highest-rated nearby school earning strong marks. The area maintains a stable community feel with 55% of homes being owner-occupied. This location works well for residents seeking larger lots and peaceful surroundings while maintaining easy access to city amenities and excellent public transit connections.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Plaster Creek Family Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

1.8 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$250K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

67

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

2191 sq ft – 0.48 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.9
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
ALDI
7 mindrive
Ken's Fruit Market
8 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Popeyes

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
13 minwalk
Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana
13 minwalk
Tacos Yanga
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Happy Cat Café
6 mindrive
MudPenny
7 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Log Cabin

7 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
The Brass Ring
7 mindrive
Tin Can/City View Flats
8 mindrive
The Winchester
9 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
7 mindrive
Plaza Mexico
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
6 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Plaster Creek Family Park

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Burton Woods Park
9 minbike
Garfield Park
9 minbike
Grand Rapids Bike Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

9 mindrive
Lamar Lake
10 mindrive
Luvis Lake
11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Plaster Creek Trail

6 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
4 mindrive
Tennyson Drive Southwest
7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

8 mindrive· 14 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail

14 minwalk· 5 min bike
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
14 minwalk
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
14 minwalk
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
14 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

12 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
8 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

11 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
12 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
14 mindrive
Kent Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

8th Day Gym

8 mindrive
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive
REVfit
10 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Burton/Palace (WB)

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Burton/Palace (EB)
3 minwalk
Burton/Buchanan (EB)
5 minwalk
Burton/Buchanan (WB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

10 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Rite Aid
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Madison Square Library

11 minbike· 7 min drive
Seymour Library
7 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
9 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
14 mindrive

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

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