Bissell & Harlan'S Addition To the City of Grand Rapids, Amended Plat of Lots 42 Through 46, Inclusive, and the Vacated Portion of the 16 Foot Public Alley — satellite view
Subdivision37026 sq ft

Bissell & Harlan'S Addition To the City of Grand Rapids, Amended Plat of Lots 42 Through 46, Inclusive, and the Vacated Portion of the 16 Foot Public Alley

Walkable and connected

🏙️0.9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 5% park access
🚶Walkability
80

Walker's paradise

  • Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant: 2 min walk
  • 17 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
47

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 42 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 23 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 8 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 1-acre area offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and connectivity. With 66 restaurants within walking distance and excellent transit access, residents enjoy the convenience of city living at their doorstep. The nearby amenities include coffee shops just 308 meters away and grocery stores within easy reach, making daily life remarkably convenient.

The location provides excellent access to fitness opportunities and dining options, with the nearest restaurant just 119 meters away. While there are 23 parks within a mile for outdoor recreation, the real appeal lies in the urban amenities and transportation links. The area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, with significant variation in nearby school quality. With 55% owner-occupied homes, there's a good balance of invested residents and rental opportunities. This location works best for urban professionals, transit users, and those who prioritize walkable access to dining and city conveniences over suburban space.

Walkability

8.0

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳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

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Family Fare
11 minbike
Wealthy Market
11 minbike
Family Fare
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· 2 min drive
Mr. Pizza
4 minwalk
Palio
4 minwalk
The Friesian Gastro Pub
4 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Bagel Beanery

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Lyon Street Café
8 minwalk
Orchard House Books & Coffee
12 minwalk
Rowster Coffee
14 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Duke's

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Birch Lodge
5 minwalk
Seven Monks
6 minwalk
Logan's Alley
9 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 6 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 minbike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
9 minbike
🌳Parks
Walkable

Midtown Green

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Highland Park
13 minwalk
Eastern Park
14 minwalk
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Eastern Park Playground

8 minbike· 15 min walk· 6 min drive
Midtown Green Playground
7 minbike
Coit Park Playground
8 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

11 mindrive
Fisk Lake
13 mindrive
Church Lake
10 mindrive
Reeds Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

10 minbike· 23 min walk· 7 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Belknap Lookout Trail

12 minwalk· 5 min bike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
14 minbike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
14 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
15 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

11 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

REVfit

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Communitea Wellness
15 minwalk
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
12 minbike
Fitness 19
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Michigan/Benson (EB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
Michigan/Benson (WB)
3 minwalk
Michigan/College (EB)
6 minwalk
College/Michigan (NB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 6 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
10 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
West Side Library
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
Madison Square Library
12 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 42 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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

23

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026