Butterworth Ave. Add. — satellite view
Subdivision4.3 acres

Butterworth Ave. Add.

Easy outdoor access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 17 parks within 1 mile
  • Oxford Street Trail: 5 min walk
  • Sibley Tunnel: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$166K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Butterworth/Lane (WB): 3 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground
🚴Bike path access
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential calm, with homes sitting on generous lots averaging 0.11 acres. The location strikes a sweet spot—close enough to downtown Grand Rapids for easy access, yet maintaining a quieter neighborhood feel. Residents enjoy excellent nearby amenities including 24 restaurants within walking distance and a coffee shop just 499 meters away, while grocery shopping is easily handled at one of three stores within two miles.

The walkability here shines for dining experiences, and public transit connectivity is outstanding. With 17 parks within a mile and outdoor recreation options like Battjes Lake nearby, plus three boat launches within five miles, there's plenty for nature enthusiasts. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated nearby school earning strong marks. This area works well for first-time buyers seeking affordable options near downtown, investors looking for rental properties, and anyone who values urban amenities with more spacious lots.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

77.17%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

17

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.1 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$225K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

33

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2265 sq ft – 0.14 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.4
🍽️Dining
7.7
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 6 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Little Caesars

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Subway
12 minwalk
Adobé In & Out
13 minwalk
McDonald's
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Tim Hortons

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
10 minwalk
The Rower's Club
13 minwalk
Starbucks
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Joey's Tavern
14 minwalk
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
14 minwalk
Küsterer Brauhaus
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 6 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
11 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Westown Commons Park

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Lexington Park
13 minwalk
Butterworth Park
15 minwalk
Picnic Area
7 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Westown Commons Park Playground

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Sibley School Park Playground
7 minbike
John Ball south playground
6 minbike
Sibley School Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

11 mindrive
Lake Leota
13 mindrive
Lamar Lake
12 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
13 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Millennium Park Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

7 mindrive
Sibley Tunnel
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 6 min drive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Oxford Street Trail

5 minwalk· 3 min bike
Butterworth Park Trail
10 minwalk
Oxford Street Trail
13 minwalk
Oxford Street Trail
13 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Grandville Launch

13 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
5 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
13 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Mines Golf Course

5 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
8th Day Gym
8 minbike
REVfit
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Butterworth/Lane (WB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Lane/Butterworth (SB)
4 minwalk
Butterworth/Straight (EB)
4 minwalk
Butterworth/Straight (WB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walker Street Pharmacy

9 mindrive· 15 min bike
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

West Side Library

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 5 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Madison Square Library
12 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
14 mindrive

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

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