Bouwmeester'S Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision1.3 acres

Bouwmeester'S Sub.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 10% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 14 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 5 min drive
  • Butterworth Park Trail: 6 min walk
💰Home Values

$138K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • Lane/Butterworth (SB): 2 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet residential area sits conveniently close to downtown Grand Rapids and the GVSU Downtown Campus, making it particularly appealing for students and young professionals. The neighborhood features larger lot sizes averaging 0.09 acres on peaceful dead-end streets, creating a more spacious feel than typical urban areas. With excellent transit access scoring a perfect 10/10 and decent dining options nearby, residents enjoy easy connectivity to the broader Grand Rapids area.

The location offers practical urban living with nearby amenities including coffee shops just a short walk away and access to Butterworth Park among 14 parks within a mile. While daily errands require some planning, the proximity to downtown amenities and good restaurant selection within walking distance helps balance this. Students at Grand Rapids Public Schools attend local schools, with some highly-rated options in the area. This spot works best for first-time homebuyers, students, and professionals seeking affordable urban living with easy campus and downtown access.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Butterworth Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

14

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.0 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$172K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

10

Median Lot Size

3759 sq ft

3751 sq ft – 0.12 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.4
🍽️Dining
6.8
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
Family Fare
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Subway

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
McDonald's
12 minwalk
Little Caesars
13 minwalk
Adobé In & Out
6 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Tim Hortons

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
13 minwalk
The Rower's Club
15 minwalk
Eden Cafe
7 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Joey's Tavern
12 minwalk
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
12 minwalk
Küsterer Brauhaus
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 6 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
12 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Westown Commons Park

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Butterworth Park
11 minwalk
Picnic Area
6 minbike
John Ball Park
6 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Westown Commons Park Playground

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
John Ball south playground
13 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
7 minbike
Sibley School Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

11 mindrive
Lake Leota
13 mindrive
Lamar Lake
12 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
12 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Millennium Park Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

7 mindrive
Sibley Tunnel
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 minbike· 24 min walk· 7 min drive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Butterworth Park Trail

6 minwalk· 3 min bike
Oxford Street Trail
10 minwalk
Oxford Street Trail
10 minwalk
Oxford Street Trail
10 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Short drive

Butterworth Park Launch

5 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
12 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
10 mindrive
Grandville Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

15 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
4 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 5 min drive
8th Day Gym
10 minbike
REVfit
10 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lane/Butterworth (SB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Butterworth/Lane (WB)
2 minwalk
Lane/Dayton (NB)
5 minwalk
Lane/Dayton (SB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walker Street Pharmacy

9 mindrive· 14 min bike
Rite Aid
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

West Side Library

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Madison Square Library
12 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
13 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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