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Subdivision4.0 acres

Calkins Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 4% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 24 parks within 1 mile
  • Cherry Hill Green: 2 min walk
  • Cherry Park: 5 min walk
🚶Walkability
77

Very walkable

  • Outside Coffee Co.: 2 min walk
  • 25 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$347K median

🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and convenience. With 67 restaurants within walking distance and a coffee shop just 39 meters away, residents enjoy incredible dining diversity right at their doorstep. The location excels in transit accessibility while maintaining a strong sense of community with 55% owner-occupied homes.

The neighborhood features smaller lots averaging 0.14 acres, creating a close-knit residential feel. Cherry Hill Green provides nearby green space, and outdoor enthusiasts can reach Fisk Lake within 1.5 miles for recreation. With 6 grocery stores within 2 miles and excellent public transportation, daily life flows smoothly. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the area. This location works best for urban professionals, couples, and families who prioritize walkability, dining variety, and transit convenience over large yards or extensive outdoor recreation.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cherry Hill Green

Parks Nearby

24

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.5 mi

Walkability

7.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.4
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Wealthy Market

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Family Fare
10 minbike
Gorden Food Service
10 minbike
D&W
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Good Truckin' Diner

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Donkey Taqueria
3 minwalk
Cherry Deli & Catering
7 minwalk
Partage
7 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Outside Coffee Co.

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Rowster
4 minwalk
Squibb
7 minwalk
Kava Kasa
9 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

The Winchester

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
The Meanwhile
7 minwalk
Buffalo Traders Lounge
13 minwalk
Birch Lodge
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

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

Cherry Hill Green

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Cherry Park
5 minwalk
Heritage Hill Park
9 minwalk
Hosken Park
10 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Cherry Hill Green Playground

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Cherry Hill Green Playground
4 minwalk
Cherry Park Playground
5 minwalk
Cherry Park Playground
6 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Reeds Lake

13 mindrive
Fisk Lake
8 mindrive
Mid Lake
11 mindrive
Church Lake
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 9 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

12 minbike· 30 min walk
Grandville Trail
14 minbike
Grandville Trail
14 minbike
Grandville Trail
14 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

8 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

15 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 6 min drive
REVfit
8 minbike
8th Day Gym
11 minbike
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Wealthy/Henry (WB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Eastern/Wealthy (SB)
2 minwalk
Wealthy/Eastern (EB)
2 minwalk
Wealthy/Eastern (WB)
2 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

9 minbike· 20 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
12 minbike
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 8 min drive
Madison Square Library
11 minbike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
6 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Wealthy Theater

3 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
6 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$347K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

2648 sq ft – 0.24 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026