Byers & Mcpherson Add. — satellite view
Subdivision9.9 acres

Byers & Mcpherson Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 4 min drive
  • Soft Water Lake: 11 min bike
💰Home Values

$223K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
54

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 21 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging 0.15 acres, providing residents with more space and privacy than typical urban neighborhoods. The community maintains a close-knit feel with predominantly owner-occupied homes and well-maintained properties featuring fenced backyards and outdoor living spaces.

While walkability is limited, the location provides excellent transit access and sits within reach of essential amenities, including six restaurants within a mile and multiple grocery options nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Grotto Park and five other parks within walking distance, plus easy access to Soft Water Lake just 0.8 miles away for recreational activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with several school options in the area. This neighborhood works best for families seeking suburban tranquility with outdoor space, plus professionals who value transit connectivity and don't mind driving for daily errands.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

6.17%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Grotto Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.8 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$325K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

38

Median Lot Size

0.15 ac

2662 sq ft – 0.77 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 21 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 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
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 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