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Subdivision2.9 acres

Boyd & Van Leeuwens Second Plat

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🚶Walkability
92

Walker's paradise

  • Grand Coney: 1 min walk
  • 22 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 17 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Midtown Green: 8 min walk
🏡Space & Property

31,542 sq ft avg lots

  • 3 homes
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 3-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an exceptional urban living experience with outstanding walkability and convenience. With the nearest restaurant literally at your doorstep and a grocery store just 287 meters away, daily life couldn't be more accessible. The area features generous lot sizes averaging 0.43 acres, providing residents with more space than typical urban settings while maintaining easy access to 45 restaurants within walking distance.

The location excels in transit connectivity and fitness access, earning perfect scores in both categories. Seventeen parks within a mile offer plenty of green space options, while Fisk Lake provides water recreation opportunities just 1.8 miles away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's top-rated school earning excellent marks. This neighborhood works exceptionally well for professionals and families who prioritize walkable convenience, dining variety, and generous lot sizes while staying connected to urban amenities.

Walkability

9.2

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
9.2
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
3.6
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
10.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Gorden Food Service

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
Wealthy Market
10 minbike
Family Fare
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Grand Coney

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· 1 min drive
The Toasted Pickle
1 minwalk
Taco Borracho
2 minwalk
The Friesian Gastro Pub
3 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Orchard House Books & Coffee

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Lyon Street Café
9 minwalk
Bagel Beanery
9 minwalk
Starbucks
12 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Seven Monks

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Birch Lodge
3 minwalk
Logan's Alley
3 minwalk
Duke's
4 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
7 minbike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 minbike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Midtown Green

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Eastern Park
11 minwalk
Highland Park
8 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Midtown Green Playground

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Eastern Park Playground
11 minwalk
Fuller Park Playground
12 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

9 mindrive
Fisk Lake
11 mindrive
Church Lake
9 mindrive
Reeds Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Belknap Lookout Trail

15 minwalk· 6 min bike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
15 minbike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

12 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

10 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Easy walk

REVfit

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Communitea Wellness
7 minbike
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
10 minbike
Fitness 19
12 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Michigan/Eastern (WB)

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· 1 min drive
Michigan/Eastern (EB)
1 minwalk
Michigan/Diamond (WB)
4 minwalk
Michigan/Benson (WB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens Pharmacy

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Rite Aid
10 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

11 minbike· 24 min walk· 7 min drive
West Side Library
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
7 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

17

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.8 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$1.6M

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

3

Median Lot Size

0.43 ac

0.29 ac – 1.5 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026