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Subdivision4.3 acres

Buth Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 16% park access
🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Penn (WB): 1 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$242K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
47

Average schools

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

This compact 4-acre area offers an intriguing blend of urban convenience and quiet residential living in Kent County. With excellent dining options just steps away—20 restaurants within a mile—residents enjoy walkable access to diverse culinary experiences. The transit connectivity is outstanding, making commutes throughout Grand Rapids effortless.

The neighborhood features intimate lot sizes averaging 0.12 acres, creating a close-knit community feel where over half the residents are homeowners. Mary Waters Park provides nearby green space, and with 9 parks within walking distance, outdoor recreation is always accessible. Six grocery stores within two miles ensure daily needs are easily met, while coffee shops offer convenient neighborhood gathering spots. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools.

This area suits urban professionals and small families who value walkability, dining variety, and transit access while preferring a quieter residential setting over bustling downtown living.

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

Walkability

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Family Fare

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Creston Market
7 minbike
Gorden Food Service
10 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Jets Pizza
14 minwalk
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
14 minwalk
Arby's
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Bagel Beanery
4 mindrive
Rowster Coffee
11 minbike
Orchard House Books & Coffee
11 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
8 minbike
Quinn & Tuite's
7 minbike
Vinny's bar
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
6 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Sweet Street Park

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park
14 minwalk
Eastern Park
7 minbike
Belknap Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Eastern Park Playground

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
15 minwalk
Mary Waters Park Playground
7 minbike
Coit Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

12 mindrive
Fisk Lake
13 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

10 minbike· 27 min walk
West Grand Trail
10 minbike
Creston Trail
13 minbike
West Grand Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

8 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Fitness 19

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Communitea Wellness
6 minbike
The Loading Dock
8 minbike
The Loading Dock
8 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Penn (WB)

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Leonard/Edmund (EB)
2 minwalk
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
4 minwalk
Leonard/Union (WB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
11 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$215K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

25

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

0.11 ac – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026