Bissells and Harlans Addition
Walkable near top schools
Walkability 7.9/10·Schools 4.2/10
Walking through this slice of Midtown means stepping into a neighborhood where the ordinary infrastructure is actually extraordinary — a 2-minute walk to transit, restaurants quite literally steps away, and 366 dining options within a mile that range from the casual to the carefully considered. The Fulton Street Farmer's Market anchors the area's rhythm, supplying what's been the city's largest source of fresh local produce since 1922, and a nearby unnamed park sits just two minutes on foot, one of 23 within a mile. Homes here—American Foursquares and Queen Anne Victorians, many over 150 years old—run around $450,000 at the higher end, their brick facades and period details preserved alongside modern updates. Downtown is 4.3 minutes away; the medical district, even closer. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and what makes this feel different from the city proper isn't quiet or remove—it's the sheer density of choice compressed into walkable blocks, where your afternoon can pivot from the coffee shop to the river and back again without a car.
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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: 11 min walk
Gorden Food Service
+1 more
Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant
+1 more
Circle K
+1 more
Dukes Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
REVfit
+1 more
Michigan/Benson (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
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
Crime in Bissells and Harlans Addition 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
$1,825/mo
$1,600 – $2,050 · estimated range
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Bissells and Harlans Addition 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(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
The Friesian Gastro Pub
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Grand Rapids Public School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Congress Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Bissells and Harlans Addition
- What schools serve Bissells and Harlans Addition?
- Bissells and Harlans Addition is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bissells and Harlans Addition walkable?
- Bissells and Harlans Addition scores 7.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.