Christs Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision5.6 acres

Christs Sub.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 14% park access
💰Home Values

$226K median

  • 1 sales in past year
  • $62K median household income
  • 55% owner-occupied
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Union (WB): 3 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 8 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 8 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 6-acre area on Grand Rapids' northeast side offers practical urban living with surprising convenience. Corner lots provide extra space and character, while the location delivers excellent transit access and a solid selection of nearby amenities. With 20 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just minutes away, daily life flows smoothly here.

The Grand Rapids Public Schools system serves the area, and residents enjoy easy access to Mary Waters Park plus nine other parks within a mile. The strong walkability scores for dining and transit reflect the neighborhood's urban advantages, while boat launches on nearby lakes offer weekend recreation opportunities. This area works well for first-time buyers, urban professionals, and anyone who values convenience and accessibility over suburban sprawl.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$275K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

28

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

3372 sq ft – 0.12 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Median Income

$62K

Household

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Creston Market

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
12 minbike
Gorden Food Service
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Gaia house cafe
13 minwalk
Cafe Mamo
14 minwalk
Lucy's Cafe
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 7 min drive
Bagel Beanery
9 minbike
Rowster Coffee
10 minbike
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
12 minwalk
Quinn & Tuite's
13 minwalk
Vinny's bar
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
8 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Sweet Street Park

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park
12 minwalk
Belknap Park
11 minbike
Eastern Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
13 minwalk
Eastern Park Playground
10 minbike
Coit Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

13 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
13 mindrive
Fisk Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

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

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive· 18 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

10 minbike· 24 min walk
West Grand Trail
9 minbike
Creston Trail
12 minbike
Creston Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

15 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Communitea Wellness

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
The Loading Dock
6 minbike
The Loading Dock
6 minbike
Fitness 19
9 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Union (WB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Leonard/Union (EB)
3 minwalk
College/Leonard (NB)
4 minwalk
College/Leonard (SB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

12 minbike· 29 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
6 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Van Belkum Branch

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
West Leonard Library
12 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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mary Waters Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.6 mi

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

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026