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Subdivision11.5 acres

Carriers Add.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 14% park access
💰Home Values

$229K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Leonard/Union (EB): 4 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
49

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 34 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 11-acre neighborhood on Grand Rapids' northeast side offers quiet residential living with excellent urban convenience. The area features generous lot sizes averaging 0.20 acres, giving homeowners more space to spread out while staying close to city amenities. With 35 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just minutes away, daily life is refreshingly convenient. The neighborhood's perfect transit score makes commuting a breeze, while Mary Waters Park and nine other green spaces within a mile provide outdoor recreation options.

Residents enjoy a mix of ranch-style homes and larger family properties, with many featuring flexible spaces like bonus rooms and multiple living areas perfect for remote work or entertaining. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options nearby. This area works best for professionals seeking easy commutes, first-time buyers wanting space and convenience, and families who appreciate quiet streets with quick access to downtown Grand Rapids' dining and entertainment scene.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$238K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

32

Median Lot Size

0.20 ac

0.10 ac – 1.0 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Creston Market
8 minbike
Gorden Food Service
11 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
12 minbike
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Jets Pizza
7 minbike
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
7 minbike
Gaia house cafe
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 6 min drive
Bagel Beanery
10 minbike
Rowster Coffee
10 minbike
Orchard House Books & Coffee
12 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
8 minbike
Quinn & Tuite's
8 minbike
Birch Lodge
11 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Mary Waters Park

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Sweet Street Park
6 minbike
Eastern Park
8 minbike
Belknap Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
15 minwalk
Eastern Park Playground
8 minbike
Coit Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

13 mindrive
Fisk Lake
14 mindrive
Mid Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

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

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive· 17 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

10 minbike· 26 min walk
West Grand Trail
9 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
12 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Communitea Wellness

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Fitness 19
7 minbike
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
The Loading Dock
7 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Union (EB)

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Leonard/Union (WB)
4 minwalk
Leonard/Edmund (EB)
4 minwalk
Leonard/Penn (WB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens Pharmacy

6 mindrive· 12 min bike
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

7 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.9
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 34 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026