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Subdivision29.1 acres

Birch Hill

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️26 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
69

Very walkable

  • Mr Burger: 5 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$330K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
  • Trestle Trail: 6 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 29-acre community offers an appealing mix of urban convenience and residential tranquility just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The generous median lot size of 0.23 acres provides residents with substantial outdoor space, while the location along the bus line makes commuting effortless. With excellent dining options just steps away and solid transit connectivity, daily life flows smoothly here.

The neighborhood strikes a nice balance between accessibility and privacy, featuring properties with amenities like in-ground pools and fully fenced backyards. Tremont Greenspace and five other parks within a mile provide plenty of outdoor recreation, while four grocery stores within two miles handle everyday needs. Families will find options within Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some nearby schools earning strong ratings.

This area works particularly well for commuters who want larger lots close to the city, families seeking space for outdoor entertaining, and anyone who values walkable amenities with convenient transit access.

Walkability

6.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.2
🍽️Dining
7.7
🌳Nature
4.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

12 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
6 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
7 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Mr Burger

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Fu Garden
9 minwalk
B.C. Pizza
10 minwalk
Big Apple Bagels
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Biggby

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Eden Cafe
11 minbike
Tim Hortons
6 mindrive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Joey's Tavern
5 mindrive
River City Saloon
6 mindrive
Play Station Pub
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Covell Park

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Tremont Greenspace
9 minwalk
Shawmut Park
10 minwalk
Shawmut Hills Park
10 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Shawmut Park Playground

12 minwalk· 10 min bike· 5 min drive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
7 minbike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
10 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamar Lake

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
14 mindrive
Lake Leota
14 mindrive
Luvis Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Millennium Park Beach

14 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
14 mindrive
Georgetown Community Park Beach
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Trestle Trail

6 mindrive
Sibley Tunnel
3 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Short walk

Covell Dog Park

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
8 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Kent Trails

14 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
11 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

13 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
4 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Planet Fitness

4 mindrive· 20 min walk· 12 min bike
Family Fitness
6 mindrive
8th Day Gym
7 mindrive
Planet Fitness
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Bridge/Lake Michigan (WB)

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Bridge/Lake Michigan (EB)
6 minwalk
Covell Ave Station (WB)
7 minwalk
Lake Michigan/Bona Vista (EB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Rite Aid

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

West Side Library

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
West Leonard Library
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$293K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

84

Median Lot Size

0.23 ac

0.15 ac – 0.66 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Tremont Greenspace

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Leota

2.4 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026