Carrier Creek Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision6.9 acres

Carrier Creek Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 25% park access
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Diamond (EB): 6 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 7 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 7-acre area in Kent County offers an intimate residential setting with excellent urban convenience. The Carrier Creek Sub. No. 1 and Carrier Creek Sub. No. 2 subdivisions provide a mix of owner-occupied homes and rental properties, creating a diverse community atmosphere. With 28 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just over a quarter-mile away, daily needs are easily met on foot.

The location shines for its accessibility, earning strong marks for dining options and transit connections while maintaining a residential feel. Eastern Park anchors the nearby outdoor amenities, with six additional parks within a mile for recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with school quality varying significantly across the district. This area works well for urban professionals seeking walkable convenience, investors interested in rental properties, and residents who value easy access to dining and transit without sacrificing a neighborhood atmosphere.

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Family Fare

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Gorden Food Service
14 minwalk
Creston Market
12 minbike
Family Fare
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Jets Pizza
11 minwalk
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
11 minwalk
McDonald's
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
6 minbike
Starbucks
6 minbike
Bagel Beanery
10 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Logan's Alley
6 minbike
Seven Monks
7 minbike
Birch Lodge
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 4 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minbike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
10 minbike
🌳Parks
Walkable

Eastern Park

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Fuller Park
8 minbike
Highland Park
12 minbike
Mary Waters Park
9 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Eastern Park Playground

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Fuller Park Playground
9 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
10 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

9 mindrive
Fisk Lake
11 mindrive
Church Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

11 minbike· 26 min walk
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

8 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Fitness 19

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Communitea Wellness
7 minbike
REVfit
8 minbike
The Loading Dock
5 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Diamond (EB)

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Fuller/Coldbrook (SB)
6 minwalk
Fuller/Mason (SB)
7 minwalk
Fuller/Mason (NB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
Walgreens
11 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Yankee Clipper Library

11 minbike· 30 min walk· 5 min drive
Van Belkum Branch
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Side Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

11 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
7 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2East Leonard ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 167 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Eastern Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.1 mi

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