C. Wards Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision9.7 acres

C. Wards Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 14 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 9 min drive
🚶Walkability
86

Walker's paradise

  • Taco Borracho: 4 min walk
  • 19 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$266K median

  • 4 sales in past year
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact downtown neighborhood offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and immediate access to the city's best amenities. With 51 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just steps away, daily life here revolves around convenience and vibrant street-level activity. The proximity to Michigan Street's Medical Mile puts residents at the center of Grand Rapids' healthcare and employment hub, while the area's perfect transit scores make car-free living entirely feasible.

Recent home renovations throughout the area reflect growing investment in this well-connected location. Small lot sizes averaging 0.12 acres create an intimate, urban feel where neighbors know each other and everything needed is within reach. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with access to some of the district's highest-rated options nearby. This neighborhood works best for urban professionals, medical workers, and anyone who values walkability and wants to be in the thick of downtown energy while maintaining a residential feel.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

14

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.8 mi

Walkability

8.6

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
3.6
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
10.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Gorden Food Service

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
Wealthy Market
10 minbike
Family Fare
10 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Taco Borracho

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Grand Coney
4 minwalk
KFC
6 minwalk
The Toasted Pickle
6 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Orchard House Books & Coffee

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Starbucks
11 minwalk
Lyon Street Café
12 minwalk
Bagel Beanery
12 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Seven Monks

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Logan's Alley
4 minwalk
Birch Lodge
5 minwalk
Duke's
7 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
8 minbike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 minbike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Eastern Park

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Midtown Green
10 minwalk
Highland Park
9 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Eastern Park Playground

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Midtown Green Playground
11 minwalk
Fuller Park Playground
14 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

10 mindrive
Fisk Lake
12 mindrive
Church Lake
9 mindrive
Reeds Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 6 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

7 minbike· 17 min walk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

9 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Easy walk

REVfit

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Communitea Wellness
6 minbike
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
11 minbike
Fitness 19
10 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Michigan/Eastern (WB)

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Michigan/Eastern (EB)
5 minwalk
Michigan/Diamond (WB)
5 minwalk
Michigan/Diamond (EB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens Pharmacy

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

12 minbike· 27 min walk· 9 min drive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
8 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$244K

4 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

55

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

4299 sq ft – 0.33 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026