Beckwith Hills — satellite view
Subdivision107.8 acres

Beckwith Hills

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Nature access

  • 2 parks within 1 mile
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 7 min drive
  • Worcester Drive Northeast: 8 min drive
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
31

Car-dependent

  • Leonard/Worcester (WB): 9 min walk
  • 2 places within a 10 min walk

This established northeast Grand Rapids community offers spacious living on larger lots, with many homes featuring over 2,000 square feet and generous yard space perfect for outdoor entertaining. The area centers around beautiful Beckwith Lake, where residents enjoy waterfront living with kayaking and scenic lake views from high-bluff properties. Many homes showcase recent renovations including updated kitchens, finished basements, and multiple fireplaces, reflecting the community's commitment to maintaining and improving their properties.

Located just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids with quick access to I-96 and the East Beltline, residents enjoy convenient commutes while maintaining a peaceful, wooded setting. The neighborhood features tree-lined streets and established landscaping, with easy access to dining and shopping at nearby Knapp's Corner. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with several school options in the area. This community appeals to families seeking spacious homes with character, lake enthusiasts, and professionals wanting suburban tranquility with urban accessibility.

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

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Ball Perkins Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

2

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Mid Lake

1.7 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 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
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

3.1

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.1
🍽️Dining
2.3
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

12 minbike· 8 min drive
Meijer
10 mindrive
Aldi
8 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Lai Thai Kitchen

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 6 min drive
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Vander Mill Grand Rapids

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Vitale's Sports Bar
8 mindrive
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
8 mindrive
Logan's Alley
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

12 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Ball Perkins Park

7 mindrive· 20 min walk· 13 min bike
Huff Park
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

10 mindrive
Church Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Huff Park Short/Long Loop

7 mindrive
Worcester Drive Northeast
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Township Trails
9 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

10 mindrive· 19 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Huff Park Trail

16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

12 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Fitness 19

11 minbike· 7 min drive
Pure Barre
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Worcester (WB)

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Leonard/Worcester (EB)
9 minwalk
Leonard/Beckwith (WB)
13 minwalk
Leonard/Maryland (EB)
14 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Grand Valley Pharmacist

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 7 min drive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Yankee Clipper Library

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Miller Library
7 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
13 mindrive

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

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