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.
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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
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Jet's Pizza
MIX
Big Bob's Pizza
Remington Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lakeside/Fulton (SB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Ben E. West Add. 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
$2,250/mo
$1,975 – $2,525 · estimated range
Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ben E. West Add. 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)
D&W
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Hoshi Hoshi
Restaurant
Restaurant
Gaslight Kitchen Asian Cuisine
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
Harmony Brewing Company
Pub
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Reeds Lake Trail Arm North
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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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.