
Bouwmeester'S Sub.
Explore Bouwmeester'S Sub. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Surrounded by nature”
Park-rich area
- 14 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley Tunnel: 5 min drive
- Butterworth Park Trail: 6 min walk
$138K median
- 1 sales in past year
Somewhat walkable
- Lane/Butterworth (SB): 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
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
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Bridge Street Market
Subway
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
+1 more
Momma D's Kitchen
+1 more
Westown Commons Park
Westown Commons Park Playground
+1 more
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
+1 more
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Butterworth Park Trail
+1 more
Butterworth Park Launch
Kent Country Club
Planet Fitness
Lane/Butterworth (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
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