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Subdivision7.2 acres

Ben E. West Add.

Space and nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Fisk Lake within walking distance
  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 1 min drive
🏡Space & Property

1.0 acre avg lots

  • 5 homes
🚶Walkability
63

Very walkable

  • Waterfront Park: 6 min walk
  • 4 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This intimate 7-acre community in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging 0.84 acres, giving residents room to breathe while staying connected to urban conveniences. With Fisk Lake just two-tenths of a mile away and Remington Park nearby, outdoor enthusiasts have easy access to waterfront activities and green spaces. The area provides excellent walkability for dining, with 30 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just steps away.

The strong sense of community is evident in the 95% owner-occupancy rate, creating a stable neighborhood atmosphere. Students attend East Grand Rapids Public School District, which includes some top-rated options in the area. Transit accessibility is particularly strong, making commutes manageable while maintaining a more spacious residential feel. This location works exceptionally well for families seeking larger properties with lake access, professionals who value convenient transit options, and anyone wanting the balance of space and accessibility in the Grand Rapids area.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

18.93%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Remington Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

0.2 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$1.9M

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

5

Median Lot Size

0.84 ac

0.44 ac – 2.0 ac

Homeowner Rate

94.96%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
7.0
🌳Nature
6.1
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

D&W

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
Wealthy Market
6 mindrive
D&W Fresh Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Tacos El Cuñado

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Rose's
10 minwalk
Hoshi Hoshi
11 minwalk
Jet's Pizza
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Jersey Junction

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Starbucks
12 minwalk
Spoonlickers
7 minbike
That Early Bird
7 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Eastown Sports Bar & Grill

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Mulligan's Pub
8 minbike
Harmony Brewing Company
8 minbike
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
11 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Fulton Street Farmers Market

10 minbike· 29 min walk· 4 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
5 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Waterfront Park

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Remington Park
10 minwalk
John Collins Park
11 minwalk
Hodenpyl Woods
15 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Wilcox Park Playground

9 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Sigsbee Park Playground
11 minbike
Sigsbee Park Playground
12 minbike
Hillcrest Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Reeds Lake

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Fisk Lake
6 minbike
Mid Lake
8 minbike
Church Lake
9 minbike
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Reeds Lake Trail

1 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
1 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
2 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
2 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 6 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Hodenpyl Woods Trail

7 minbike· 17 min walk
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
8 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

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

Cascade Hills Country Club

11 mindrive
Kent Country Club
13 mindrive
Watermark Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
REVfit
7 mindrive
Fitness 19
8 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Lakeside/Fulton (SB)

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Lakeside/Fulton (NB)
8 minwalk
Wealthy/Edgemere (WB)
13 minwalk
Wealthy/Laurel (EB)
15 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Rite Aid

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
8 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Grand Valley Pharmacist
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

KDL - East Grand Rapids

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
7 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive
Miller Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

11 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
6 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
12 mindrive

+1 more

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