College Ave. Plat — satellite view
Subdivision8.3 acres

College Ave. Plat

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 12% park access
💰Home Values

$361K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Garfield Park: 8 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 12 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 3 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 4 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 8-acre neighborhood in southeast Grand Rapids offers a quiet residential feel with surprising urban conveniences. With median lot sizes of 0.15 acres, homes here provide comfortable outdoor space while maintaining walkable access to daily needs. The area sits near Garfield Park, with 12 parks within walking distance, making it ideal for families who value green space access.

The location strikes a nice balance between suburban privacy and city amenities - you'll find restaurants just 616 meters away and grocery shopping within a quick trip. The excellent transit access score of 8/10 makes commuting convenient, while the 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable, community-oriented atmosphere. This area works well for homeowners seeking affordable living with easy access to Grand Rapids' broader amenities, particularly those who appreciate nearby parks and don't mind the mixed school options in the area.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$385K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

36

Median Lot Size

0.15 ac

2570 sq ft – 0.28 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Ken's Fruit Market

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
12 minbike
Meijer
8 mindrive
ALDI
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Real Food Cafe

11 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
The Old Goat
12 minwalk
Little Caesars
14 minwalk
McDonald's
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

The Brass Ring

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Log Cabin
14 minwalk
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

5 mindrive· 28 min walk· 13 min bike
Plaza Mexico
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Garfield Park

8 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Burton Woods Park
10 minwalk
Plaster Creek
13 minwalk
Plaster Creek
11 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Garfield Park Playground

8 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Plaster Creek Playground
12 minwalk
Alger Community Playground
9 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Plaster Creek Trail

4 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
3 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

10 minbike· 19 min walk
Plaster Creek Trail
11 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
10 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
11 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kaufman Golf Course

14 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
10 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
15 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Burton/College (EB)

8 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Burton/Madison (EB)
8 minwalk
Burton/College (WB)
9 minwalk
Burton/Madison (WB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
📚Libraries
Walkable

Seymour Library

11 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Madison Square Library
6 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

12 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
12 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Garfield Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

12

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.8 mi

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

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