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Subdivision5.0 acres

Bristol Heights

“Solid value in a growing area”

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 23% park access
💰Home Values

$307K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • Leonard/Walker (EB): 10 min walk
  • 2 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 31 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 5-acre neighborhood on Grand Rapids' vibrant west side offers an intimate residential experience with surprising urban conveniences. With median lot sizes of 0.18 acres and a strong owner-occupied community (55%), the area maintains a stable, neighborhood feel while providing excellent transit access and walkable amenities.

Residents enjoy 15 restaurants within walking distance and easy access to 5 grocery stores within a short drive. The location shines for commuters with excellent transit connectivity, while Valley Field and 6 other parks within a mile provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. This area works best for professionals and small families who value urban convenience, transit access, and a close-knit community atmosphere on the west side.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$355K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

0.18 ac

0.12 ac – 0.20 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.6
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
3.6
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike
Bridge Street Market
7 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Westsider Cafe

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Dairy Queen
12 minwalk
Gino's Pizza
12 minwalk
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
14 minwalk

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Eden Cafe

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
Roots Brew Shop
11 minbike
Biggby
11 minbike
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
11 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

River City Saloon

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Play Station Pub
6 minbike
The Holiday
9 minbike
Monarch's Club
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

12 minbike· 7 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Sullivan Field

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Valley Field
13 minwalk
Tremont Greenspace
8 minbike
Nagold Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Sullivan Field Playground

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
10 minbike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
8 minbike
Lincoln Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

10 mindrive
Sibley Tunnel
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
11 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Covell Dog Park

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 6 min drive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 minbike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Nagold Park Trail

10 minbike· 26 min walk
West Grand Trail
10 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
11 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
13 mindrive
⛳Golf Courses
Quick drive

Gracewil Country Club

14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

9 mindrive· 16 min bike
8th Day Gym
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Walker (EB)

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Leonard/Walker (WB)
10 minwalk
Leonard/Edison (EB)
14 minwalk
Leonard/Fredrick (WB)
14 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walker Street Pharmacy

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Walgreens
9 minbike
Rite Aid
11 minbike
📚Libraries
Bikeable

West Leonard Library

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 8 min drive
West Side Library
12 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
12 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
13 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
15 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 31 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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

Nearby Subdivisions

28th. Street Office Plaza29 Th Street Commercial Park29 Th Street Park29th St. Commercial Plat2nd Addition To Waukazoo2nd Boss Add.36th Ave Lots76th Street Industrial Center76th Street Industrial Park PlatA & B PlatA & B PlatA & B Plat+8 more

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026