C. L. Covells Add. — satellite view
Subdivision4.0 acres

C. L. Covells Add.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🚶Walkability
79

Very walkable

  • Alpine/5th (NB): 3 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Nagold Park: 4 min walk
  • Sibley Tunnel: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$231K median

🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in downtown Grand Rapids offers urban convenience with excellent walkability and outstanding transit access. With 32 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just minutes away, daily life flows smoothly for residents who appreciate having everything at their fingertips. The neighborhood features classic homes on modest lots averaging 0.12 acres, creating an intimate community feel right in the heart of the city.

The area provides easy access to nearby amenities including coffee shops and dining, while Nagold Park offers green space recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. With a 55% owner-occupancy rate, the neighborhood maintains stability while welcoming both homeowners and renters. This location works best for urban professionals, young couples, and anyone who values walkability and prefers city conveniences over suburban space.

Walkability

7.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
4.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair

6 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
4 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
6 mindrive
Creston Market
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Gino's Pizza

3 mindrive
Dairy Queen
3 mindrive
Westsider Cafe
3 mindrive
Nonla Burgers
4 mindrive

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short drive

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.

4 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
3 mindrive
Eden Cafe
4 mindrive
Starbucks
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

The Holiday

2 mindrive
Monarch's Club
2 mindrive
Turnstiles Bar
3 mindrive
Harmony Hall
4 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Momma D's Kitchen

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Nagold Park

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Sullivan Field
12 minwalk
Douglas Park
13 minwalk
Lincoln Park
14 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Sullivan Field Playground

12 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Douglas Park Playground
12 minwalk
Lincoln Park Playground
15 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Sibley Tunnel
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
Covell Dog Park
7 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
8 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Nagold Park Trail

7 minwalk· 4 min bike
West Grand Trail
7 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
7 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
8 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

8 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
12 mindrive
Grandville Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Gracewil Country Club

15 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
7 mindrive
Kent Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Communitea Wellness

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
8th Day Gym
6 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Alpine/5th (NB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Alpine/5th (SB)
4 minwalk
Stocking/4th (SB)
4 minwalk
Alpine/7th (NB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walker Street Pharmacy

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Walgreens
14 minwalk
Rite Aid
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

West Side Library

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
West Leonard Library
15 minwalk
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

74.02%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Nagold Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

3.2 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$230K

Based on recent sales

Parcels / Units

24

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

1651 sq ft – 0.21 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026