Converse & Tolford'S Add
Walkable and connected
Median $306K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.2/10
Stepping out here puts you steps from coffee, dining, and transit—the bones of a walkable west-side neighborhood where you're never far from what you need. Downtown Grand Rapids hits in just over three minutes by car, and the airport lands 22.7 minutes away, so you've got real flexibility for commuting. Over 400 restaurants cluster within a mile, and grocery options spread across the wider area, so the logistics of daily life feel settled and dense. Westown Commons Park anchors things a short walk away, with 26 parks within a mile if you're restless or have a dog that needs more than the 11-minute walk to the nearest dog park. Butterworth Park Launch sits 0.7 miles off if you're thinking water access, and you're embedded in John Ball Park, where the zoo and green spaces define the character. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and the walkability here tilts hard toward dining and transit while you've got plenty of breathing room with lots averaging 0.29 acres across the 60-acre footprint.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Butterworth/Lexington (WB): 2 min walk
- 29 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 135 parks within 1 mile
- Westown Commons Park: 4 min walk
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Frequently asked about Converse & Tolford'S Add
- What do homes cost in Converse & Tolford'S Add?
- The median home value in Converse & Tolford'S Add is about $306,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Converse & Tolford'S Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Converse & Tolford'S Add right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Converse & Tolford'S Add?
- Converse & Tolford'S Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Converse & Tolford'S Add walkable?
- Converse & Tolford'S Add scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.