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Subdivision29.4 acres

Carlton Hills

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 5 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 8 min drive
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • Fuller/Sweet (NB): 7 min walk
  • 2 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

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

This quiet corner of Kent County offers spacious living on larger lots along tree-lined streets in Northeast Grand Rapids. The 29-acre area features well-maintained ranch-style homes with generous backyards, many with privacy fencing and mature landscaping. Residents enjoy excellent walkability with sidewalks connecting to nearby amenities, plus convenient access to downtown and major expressways.

The neighborhood provides easy access to daily needs with grocery stores nearby and multiple dining options within walking distance. Four parks sit within a mile, while Lamberton Lake offers recreation just under two miles away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools. This area appeals to families seeking move-in-ready homes with room to grow, professionals wanting quick downtown access, and anyone who values peaceful residential living with urban convenience.

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

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lamberton Lake

1.9 mi

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.6
🍽️Dining
5.4
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

11 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Creston Market
8 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
7 mindrive
Meijer
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Little Caesars

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Wing Kingz
12 minwalk
Sprinkles Donut Shop
10 minbike
Papa Murphy's
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

9 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Starbucks
7 mindrive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Vitale's Sports Bar

5 mindrive· 25 min walk· 13 min bike
Vinny's bar
5 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
7 mindrive
Rezervoir Lounge
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

10 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
9 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Huff Park

9 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Ball Perkins Park
5 mindrive
Aberdeen Park
6 mindrive
Sweet Street Park
7 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Huff Park Playground

12 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

10 mindrive· 19 min bike
Lamberton Lake
10 mindrive
Emerald Lake
11 mindrive
Perch Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

10 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
10 mindrive
Worcester Drive Northeast
9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Huff Park Trail

11 minbike· 17 min walk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

8 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

9 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Fitness 19

10 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Fuller/Sweet (NB)

7 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Fuller/Travis (NB)
10 minwalk
Fuller/Kentwood (SB)
11 minwalk
Fuller/Orchard Place (NB)
13 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Grand Valley Pharmacist
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Yankee Clipper Library

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Van Belkum Branch
7 mindrive
Miller Library
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 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

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

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