Subdivision

Blakeley'S Add

Walkable and connected

Median $96K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.0/10

🌳Top 5% park access
🏙️0.8 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan

So you're looking at a 6-acre subdivision where the lots run postage-stamp small—about 4,000 square feet each—and homes hover around $96K, which means you're getting into something genuinely affordable in a place that hasn't forgotten how to build close to things that matter. Blakeley's Add sits in Southeast Grand Rapids, a 3-minute drive from downtown, and the transit stop is literally steps away, which is the kind of detail that changes how you actually live day-to-day; there's a coffee shop two minutes on foot and restaurants everywhere—366 within a mile—so you're not pretending at urban living, you're actually doing it. Mooney Park is a five-minute walk, 24 parks lie within a mile, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district covers the area, but here's what really matters: this is the kind of place where people built tight because they built smart, and the bones of that decision—small footprints, walkable density, actual access—still show.

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
66

Very walkable

  • Jefferson/Pleasant (SB): 2 min walk
  • 23 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 2.8 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$96K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Walkability

6.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.4
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

4.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 34 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 2.8 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 2.8 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 5.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.7 mi
4Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 296 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.7 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 2.7 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.4 mi

Est. Home Value

$96K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

30

Median Lot Size

3293 sq ft

767 sq ft – 0.19 ac

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Frequently asked about Blakeley'S Add

What do homes cost in Blakeley'S Add?
The median home value in Blakeley'S Add is about $96,425. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Blakeley'S Add?
Blakeley'S Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Blakeley'S Add walkable?
Blakeley'S Add scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026