Briggs Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision2.9 acres

Briggs Sub.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 19% park access
🚶Walkability
72

Very walkable

  • Plainfield/Quimby (NB): 4 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$195K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 6 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 3-acre area in Kent County offers an excellent balance of urban convenience and residential comfort. With smaller lot sizes averaging 0.10 acres, the community maintains a close-knit feel while providing outstanding walkability, especially for dining and daily needs. Residents enjoy easy access to 12 restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery options just minutes away.

The location excels in transit connectivity and offers solid access to fitness amenities, though outdoor recreation typically requires a short drive to Sweet Street Park or other nearby green spaces. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options available. With 55% owner-occupancy, the area attracts a mix of residents who value urban convenience. This location works particularly well for professionals, small families, and anyone who prioritizes walkable amenities and transit access over large yards or immediate nature access.

Walkability

7.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
7.9
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Creston Market

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Family Fare
11 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike
Gorden Food Service
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Gaia house cafe

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Cafe Mamo
6 minwalk
Lucy's Cafe
10 minwalk
Mike's Wings
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Rowster Coffee

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 5 min drive
Biggby Coffee
10 minbike
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
6 mindrive
Bagel Beanery
12 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Quinn & Tuite's

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
5 minwalk
Vinny's bar
12 minwalk
Vitale's Sports Bar
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Sweet Street Park

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park
11 minwalk
Briggs Park
6 minbike
Belknap Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
12 minwalk
Briggs Park Playground
6 minbike
Coit Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

11 mindrive
Emerald Lake
12 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive· 17 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Creston Trail

8 minbike· 19 min walk
Creston Trail
8 minbike
Creston Trail
9 minbike
West Grand Trail
11 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

11 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
Kent Country Club
5 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

The Loading Dock

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
10 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
9 minbike
Fitness 19
11 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Quimby (NB)

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Coit (SB)
4 minwalk
Plainfield/Sweet (NB)
5 minwalk
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Easy walk

Van Belkum Branch

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Side Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

9 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$195K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

25

Median Lot Size

4195 sq ft

2283 sq ft – 0.11 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Sweet Street Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.5 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026