Bissell & Harlan's Addition
Walkable near top schools
Walkability 7.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
Out here on the west side of Midtown, you're within steps of restaurants and a short walk to coffee, with Grand Rapids Public Schools covering the area. Downtown is a quick 4 minutes away by car, and the nearest transit stop is just two minutes on foot. An unnamed park sits right adjacent, and there are 23 parks within a mile—plenty of green space despite the tight urban footprint. Dining options run thick (396 restaurants within a mile), and grocery access is a 9-minute walk. The walkability leans strong for dining and transit, though errands require a bit more planning. It's a compact stretch where you can walk to dinner without thinking twice, but you'll rely on a car or transit for most day-to-day tasks.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 4 min walk
- Midtown Green: 12 min walk
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Bissell & Harlan's Addition
- What schools serve Bissell & Harlan's Addition?
- Bissell & Harlan's Addition is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bissell & Harlan's Addition walkable?
- Bissell & Harlan's Addition scores 7.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.