Bosma Add. No.1 — satellite view
Subdivision9.6 acres

Bosma Add. No.1

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 11% park access
🚶Walkability
70

Very walkable

  • Alger Community Playground: 4 min walk
  • 14 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$298K median

  • 4 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 13 parks within 1 mile
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 2 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 4 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 10-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an intimate residential experience with excellent walkability and convenient urban amenities. Residents enjoy having restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores all within just a few blocks, making daily errands effortless. The area features classic mid-century homes on modest lots averaging 0.12 acres, many showcasing original 1940s character enhanced with modern updates like remodeled kitchens and updated living spaces.

The location provides strong transit access and dining options, with 13 parks within walking distance for outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the well-regarded Alger Middle School nearby. The neighborhood maintains a balanced mix of owner-occupied homes and rentals, creating a stable community atmosphere. This area works well for young professionals, small families, and anyone seeking walkable urban living with easy access to nearby amenities and downtown Grand Rapids.

Walkability

7.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
8.4
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Ken's Fruit Market

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Meijer
5 mindrive
Aldi
6 mindrive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Real Food Cafe

6 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
The Old Goat
6 minwalk
Little Caesars
14 minwalk
Burger King
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Chapbook Café
7 mindrive
Cone City
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

The Brass Ring

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Log Cabin
10 minbike
The Pump House
8 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Plaza Mexico
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Seymour Park

6 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Paris Park
8 minwalk
Cheseboro Park
13 minwalk
MacKay-Jaycee Park
8 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Alger Community Playground

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Cheseboro Park Playground
13 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Plaster Creek Trail

6 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
2 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
5 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Plaster Creek Trail

15 minwalk· 8 min bike
Plaster Creek Trail
8 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
13 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
14 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kaufman Golf Course

15 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
7 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Eastern/Alger (NB)

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Eastern/Alger (SB)
6 minwalk
Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB)
6 minwalk
Eastern/Billantou (SB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Zuah Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Seymour Library

6 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive
Madison Square Library
8 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

10 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

13 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$341K

4 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

61

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

0.11 ac – 0.16 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

13

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.8 mi

Nearby Subdivisions

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026