
Chas. B. Smith'S Add. To the City of Grand Rapids, Amended Plat of Lots 5 Through 8 Inclusive and Adjacent Vacated Alley
Explore Chas. B. Smith'S Add. To the City of Grand Rapids, Amended Plat of Lots 5 Through 8 Inclusive and Adjacent Vacated Alley — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Cherry/Lafayette (WB): 2 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 31 parks within 1 mile
- Foster Park: 4 min walk
- Lincoln Place Park: 5 min walk
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 49 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptional urban dining experience with 80 restaurants within walking distance and outstanding transit connectivity. The location provides easy access to daily adventures with excellent public transportation options, though residents typically drive for grocery runs to one of five stores within two miles.
The community maintains a solid residential feel with 55% owner-occupied homes, while Foster Park sits nearby among 31 parks within a mile. Families have access to Grand Rapids Public Schools, including some highly-rated options in the district. With a coffee shop just a few blocks away and Fisk Lake accessible for weekend recreation, the area balances urban convenience with outdoor possibilities. This location works best for food enthusiasts, transit users, and professionals who value walkable dining and entertainment over suburban space.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Wealthy Market
+1 more
Beijing Kitchen
+1 more
PaLatte Coffee & Art
+1 more
Cottage Bar
+1 more
The Arts Marketplace
Foster Park
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
+1 more
Fisk Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
+1 more
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
+1 more
Butterworth Park Launch
Kent Country Club
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Cherry/Lafayette (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Foster Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
31
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fisk Lake
2.1 mi
Nearby Schools
Based on 49 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Nearby Subdivisions
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