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Subdivision26136 sq ft

Burton-Kalamazoo Heights

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 15% park access
💰Home Values

$248K median

🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • Kalamazoo/Edna (SB): 6 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 3 min drive
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 4 min drive

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers generous lot sizes averaging over an acre, providing residents with significantly more space than typical Grand Rapids neighborhoods. The larger parcels create a more suburban feel while maintaining reasonable access to urban conveniences. With excellent transit connectivity scoring 8/10, commuting throughout the greater Grand Rapids area is manageable despite the more spacious setting.

The location provides solid access to daily needs, with grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance, though the immediate dining scene is limited to three establishments within a mile. Ottawa Hills Park offers the closest recreational opportunities, with ten parks accessible within a mile for outdoor activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area served by schools ranging significantly in quality. This area works particularly well for families seeking larger lots and more space while staying connected to Grand Rapids' amenities and job centers.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$248K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

42

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

3663 sq ft – 1.9 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
5.0
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Ken's Fruit Market

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
Meijer
10 minbike
Aldi
7 mindrive
D&W Fresh Market
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Real Food Cafe

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 7 min drive
The Old Goat
7 minbike
Buffalo Wild Wings
12 minbike
Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Brass Ring

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Log Cabin
8 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

10 mindrive· 19 min bike
Plaza Mexico
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Paris Park

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Seymour Park
10 minwalk
Cheseboro Park
12 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Alger Community Playground

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Cheseboro Park Playground
12 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
13 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
13 minwalk

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Underground Trail (MTB)

3 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
4 mindrive
Connector
8 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Gold Loop
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

11 minbike· 29 min walk
Plaster Creek Trail
11 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
15 minbike
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Kalamazoo/Edna (SB)

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Kalamazoo/Edna (NB)
6 minwalk
Kalamazoo/Linwood (NB)
9 minwalk
Kalamazoo/Linwood (SB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Seymour Library

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
8 mindrive
Madison Square Library
9 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

12 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
13 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Ottawa Hills Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.3 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026