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Subdivision5.3 acres

Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 18 parks within 1 mile
  • Joe Taylor Park: 4 min walk
  • Hall Street trail: 7 min drive
🚶Walkability
83

Walker's paradise

  • Eastern/Logan (NB): 3 min walk
  • 27 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$170K median

  • 5 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 5-acre area offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and convenience at your doorstep. With 45 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just 174 meters away, daily life flows easily whether you're grabbing coffee, running errands, or exploring the vibrant dining scene. The location provides quick access to popular Eastown and East Hills, putting you in the heart of Grand Rapids' most dynamic neighborhoods.

Homes here sit on smaller lots averaging 0.09 acres, creating a close-knit community feel where neighbors know each other. With Joe Taylor Park nearby and 18 parks within a mile, you'll have plenty of green space despite the urban setting. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options in the district. This area works perfectly for urban professionals, young families, and anyone who values walkability and wants to be steps away from the city's best restaurants and entertainment.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Joe Taylor Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

18

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.3 mi

Walkability

8.3

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.0
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.4
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Wealthy Market

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Family Fare
10 minbike
Gorden Food Service
10 minbike
D&W
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Thai Table

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
The Electric Cheetah
4 minwalk
Testa Rossa Pizzeria
5 minwalk
Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop
7 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Squibb

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Scorpion Hearts Club
6 minwalk
Outside Coffee Co.
7 minwalk
Lotus Brew Coffee
9 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

The Meanwhile

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
The Winchester
9 minwalk
Buffalo Traders Lounge
14 minwalk
Mulligan's Pub
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 5 min drive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 minbike
Momma D's Kitchen
8 minbike
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Joe Taylor Park

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Cherry Hill Green
8 minwalk
Hosken Park
9 minwalk
Sigsbee Park
10 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Joe Taylor Park Playground

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Joe Taylor Park Playground
4 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
4 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
4 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

10 mindrive
Fisk Lake
8 mindrive
Reeds Lake
12 mindrive
Church Lake
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

7 mindrive
Hall Street trail
7 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
8 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 26 min walk· 8 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Grandville Trail

16 minbike
Belknap Lookout Trail
16 minbike
Grandville Trail
16 minbike
Grandville Trail
16 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

9 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

15 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

8 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
REVfit
11 minbike
Planet Fitness
9 mindrive
8th Day Gym
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Eastern/Logan (NB)

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Wealthy/Eureka (EB)
4 minwalk
Wealthy/Eureka (WB)
4 minwalk
Wealthy/Diamond (EB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
12 minbike
Rite Aid
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Ottawa Hills Public Library

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 5 min drive
Madison Square Library
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Wealthy Theater

2 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
14 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$195K

5 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

37

Median Lot Size

4134 sq ft

2627 sq ft – 0.21 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026