Bissell & Davis Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision6.7 acres

Bissell & Davis Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️0.8 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 4% park access
🚶Walkability
81

Walker's paradise

  • The Omelette Shoppe: 2 min walk
  • 18 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 25 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 5 min drive
  • Church Lake: 6 min drive
🎓Schools
48

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 41 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 7-acre community offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and transit access. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, residents enjoy immediate proximity to an impressive array of nearby amenities including 86 restaurants within walking distance and a coffee shop just steps away. The area's perfect transit score makes commuting effortless, while the abundant dining scene provides endless options for food enthusiasts.

The neighborhood maintains a balanced mix of residents with 55% owner-occupied homes, creating a stable community atmosphere. With 25 parks within a mile and easy access to Fisk Lake for recreational activities, outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of options. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with quality educational options nearby. This location works exceptionally well for young professionals, empty nesters, and anyone who values urban convenience, walkable access to dining and entertainment, and excellent public transportation connections.

Walkability

8.1

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
9.6
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Gorden Food Service

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Wealthy Market
7 mindrive
Family Fare
12 minbike
Creston Market
10 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

The Omelette Shoppe

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 5 min drive
Palio
2 minwalk
Mr. Pizza
2 minwalk
Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant
4 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Bagel Beanery

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 5 min drive
Lyon Street Café
7 minwalk
Rowster Coffee
11 minwalk
Orchard House Books & Coffee
14 minwalk
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Duke's

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 4 min drive
Birch Lodge
7 minwalk
Seven Monks
8 minwalk
Logan's Alley
11 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Webster's Market Inc

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 6 min drive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
8 minbike
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minbike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Highland Park

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Midtown Green
14 minwalk
Eastern Park
6 minbike
Coit Park
8 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Coit Park Playground

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 6 min drive
Coit Park Playground
14 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
15 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

7 mindrive
Fisk Lake
10 mindrive
Church Lake
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake
10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 minbike
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Belknap Lookout Trail

8 minwalk· 3 min bike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
12 minbike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
12 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
13 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Grandville Launch

14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Cascade Hills Country Club

12 mindrive
Kent Country Club
10 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

REVfit

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Communitea Wellness
11 minwalk
8th Day Gym
6 mindrive
The Loading Dock
12 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

College/Michigan (NB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 4 min drive
Michigan/College (EB)
3 minwalk
College/Michigan (SB)
4 minwalk
College/Hastings (NB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 2 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
10 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 8 min drive
West Side Library
12 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
7 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
9 mindrive

+1 more

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

25

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.1 mi

Nearby Schools

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 41 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Coit Creative Arts AcademyElementary · PK-05 · 242 students · 12:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026