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Condo2.7 acres

Boardwalk Condominiums

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
💰Home Values

$387K median

  • 23 sales in past year
  • $62K median household income
  • 55% owner-occupied
🏡Space & Property

2.7 acre complex

  • 246 units
🚶Walkability
73

Very walkable

  • Canal Park (CCW): 0 min walk
  • 15 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

Living at the Boardwalk Condominiums feels like inhabiting a piece of Grand Rapids history that's been perfectly reimagined for modern life. Those soaring wood-beam ceilings and exposed brick walls aren't just architectural details—they're daily reminders that you're home in a building with real character. When locals describe their mornings here, they talk about coffee on their balconies overlooking the pool courtyard or watching the Grand River flow past their windows, and I get it. There's something about waking up to water views in the heart of downtown that just works.

The lifestyle here is beautifully low-maintenance but never boring. You've got 48 restaurants within walking distance, so whether you're craving a quick bite or planning a night out, you're covered without moving your car. The building's amenities—rooftop deck, pool, fitness center, even an on-site restaurant—mean you can be as social or as private as your mood demands. And with the DASH bus running every 15 minutes practically to your door, you're connected to everything Grand Rapids has to offer without the parking headaches.

What strikes me most about the Boardwalk community is how effortlessly it balances urban energy with actual livability. You'll find young professionals who bike to work downtown, empty nesters who love having culture and dining at their doorstep, and anyone who appreciates that rare combination of historic character and modern convenience. The area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, though many residents are drawn here for the lifestyle rather than the schools. With Canal Street Park just steps away and the Grand River as your backyard, you get those essential green spaces without sacrificing city perks.

This is the place for people who want to truly live downtown, not just visit it. If you're someone who values walkability, appreciates architectural character, and wants to be part of Grand Rapids' ongoing downtown renaissance, the Boardwalk delivers on all fronts.

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$288K

23 sales/yr

Units

278

Complex Size

2.7 ac

278 units

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Median Income

$62K

Household

Walkability

7.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Creston Market

10 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Bridge Street Market
10 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
12 minbike
Gorden Food Service
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Brickyard Tavern

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
City Built Brewing Company
2 minwalk
Linear Restaurant
2 minwalk
Field & Fire Cafe
2 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

9 minwalk· 9 min bike· 3 min drive
Roots Brew Shop
15 minwalk
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
8 minbike
Starbucks
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

The Garage Bar

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Speakez Lounge
8 minwalk
Broadway Bar
10 minwalk
Atwater Brewery
12 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Webster's Market Inc

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Canal Street Park

3 minwalk· 4 min bike· <1 min drive
Sixth Street Park
7 minwalk
Lookout Park
5 mindrive
Belknap Park
12 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Canal Street Park Playground

3 minwalk· 4 min bike· <1 min drive
Coit Park Playground
12 minbike
Coit Park Playground
4 mindrive
Coit Park Playground
12 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

13 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
2 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
3 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 6 min drive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Canal Street Park Trail

12 minwalk· 6 min bike
Canal Street Park Trail
12 minwalk
Canal Street Park Trail
13 minwalk
Canal Street Park Trail
13 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Grandville Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

8 mindrive
Kent Country Club
7 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

The Loading Dock

14 minwalk· 8 min bike· 3 min drive
The Loading Dock
14 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
11 minbike
8th Day Gym
12 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Canal Park (CCW)

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Canal Park (CW)
3 minwalk
Riverwalk North (CCW)
4 minwalk
Riverwalk North (CW)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

6 mindrive· 25 min walk· 12 min bike
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

11 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 minbike
West Side Library
11 minbike
West Leonard Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026