C. Kent Jakeway Add. — satellite view
Subdivision3.9 acres

C. Kent Jakeway Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 25% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 5 min drive
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 6 min drive
🚶Walkability
64

Very walkable

  • Burger King: 3 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$359K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground

This compact 4-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an intimate residential setting with generous lot sizes averaging 0.18 acres, giving homeowners plenty of space to spread out. The area provides excellent transit access with a perfect 10/10 rating, making commutes throughout Grand Rapids seamless. Residents enjoy convenient nearby amenities including seven restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery options within a short drive.

The location puts you close to Aberdeen Park and six other parks within a mile, plus easy access to Soft Water Lake for recreational activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. With 55% owner-occupied homes and spacious properties featuring front porches and private backyards, this quiet pocket works well for families seeking suburban tranquility with urban convenience, or anyone wanting more outdoor space while staying connected to the city.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Aberdeen Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.4 mi

Walkability

6.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.8
🍽️Dining
6.8
🌳Nature
4.4
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Creston Market

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Family Fare
7 mindrive
Ken's Fruit Market
9 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Burger King

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Lucy's Cafe
7 minbike
Little Caesars
8 minbike
Cafe Mamo
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Biggby Coffee

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Rowster Coffee
8 mindrive
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Vinny's bar

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
9 minbike
Rezervoir Lounge
12 minbike
Vitale's Sports Bar
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Aberdeen Park

6 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Briggs Park
14 minwalk
Riverside Park
10 minbike
Sweet Street Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Aberdeen Park Playground

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
5 minwalk
Aberdeen Park Playground
5 minwalk
Aberdeen Park Playground
6 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Emerald Lake

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
Soft Water Lake
7 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
8 mindrive
Perch Lake
8 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Huff Park Short/Long Loop

6 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
5 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
7 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Huff Park Trail

8 minbike· 20 min walk
Riverside Park Trail
9 minbike
Riverside Park Trail
11 minbike
Riverside Park Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

5 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

7 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

11 minbike· 30 min walk· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
11 minbike
Fitness 19
8 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Evelyn (NB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Plainfield/Eleanor (NB)
3 minwalk
Plainfield/Comstock (SB)
3 minwalk
Plainfield/Cheshire (SB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Easy walk

Kay Pharmacy

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Walgreens
8 minbike
CVS Pharmacy
10 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
9 mindrive
KDL Comstock Park
9 mindrive
West Leonard Library
12 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$335K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

11

Median Lot Size

0.18 ac

0.12 ac – 1.4 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026