Beckwiths Sub.
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.6/10
You'd tell someone in the car: it's five minutes to downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're living in West Grand but not paying for it. Beckwiths Sub. is a small plat—just an acre—but it sits in a neighborhood with nine parks nearby and 162 restaurants within a mile, so density doesn't feel claustrophobic here. A grocery store is a nine-minute walk; a coffee shop, eleven minutes. Transit is practically at your door (two-minute walk), and if you want to paddle on the Grand River, Comstock Riverside Park Launch is just over a mile away. The drive to Gerald R. Ford Airport runs about 22 minutes, which is reasonable enough for the trade-off you're getting: walkable errands, solid dining access, and a genuinely connected neighborhood that still has that small-town feel despite 17,000 people. Homes here run around mid-range for the area—you're not overpaying for location, just being smart about it.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Scribner/Leonard (NB): 3 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- West Grand Trail: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado Michoacan
+1 more
Big 50 Bbq
+1 more
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
+1 more
Our Tavern
+1 more
Canal Street Park
+1 more
Canal Street Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
West Grand Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Scribner/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Canal Street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: NexTech High School
Crime in Beckwiths Sub. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · estimated range
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Beckwiths Sub. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Big 50 Bbq
Restaurant
Two Scotts Barbecue
Restaurant
Chicago Style Gyro
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
China City
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Turner School
School
Harrison Park Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Beckwiths Sub.
- What schools serve Beckwiths Sub.?
- Beckwiths Sub. is served by NexTech High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Beckwiths Sub. walkable?
- Beckwiths Sub. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.