Ben E. West Add.
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 8.8/10
Lake Drive winds through Ben E. West Add., a seven-acre subdivision with large lots—each running just over an acre—that command median home values around $1.9M. The area is part of the Mary M. Bonnells Sub. Area, a quieter pocket that stays close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (8.5 minutes by car) without feeling hemmed in. Remington Park is a five-minute walk, and Reeds Lake is 0.8 miles away for water access and recreation. Groceries and coffee shops land within a nine-minute walk, and over 180 restaurants dot the surrounding mile, though the neighborhood itself keeps a low profile. Schools fall under East Grand Rapids Public Schools, and transit access—a six-minute walk to the nearest stop—means you're not entirely car-dependent if you don't want to be.
Why people love it here
East Grand Rapids High School
- High — 0.6 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.8 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Reeds Lake Trail: 9 min walk
- Remington Park: 10 min walk
Very walkable
- Lakeside/Fulton (SB): 7 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Remington Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.8 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Ben E. West Add.
- What schools serve Ben E. West Add.?
- Ben E. West Add. is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is Ben E. West Add. walkable?
- Ben E. West Add. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.