Converse & Tolford'S Add, Amended Plat of Lots 2 6 7 10 11 14 15 18 19 22 23 26 & 27 Blk 4 & Adjacent Vac Mount Vernon Ave — satellite view
Subdivision2.8 acres

Converse & Tolford'S Add, Amended Plat of Lots 2 6 7 10 11 14 15 18 19 22 23 26 & 27 Blk 4 & Adjacent Vac Mount Vernon Ave

Walkable and connected

🏙️0.6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 4% park access
🚶Walkability
73

Very walkable

  • Pew Campus Station (EB): 2 min walk
  • 19 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 26 parks within 1 mile
  • Baw-Wa-Ting Park: 3 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 5 min drive
🎓Schools
41

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 3-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptionally walkable urban lifestyle with outstanding transit access and an impressive dining scene. With 70 restaurants within walking distance and coffee just 271 meters away, residents enjoy unparalleled convenience for food and beverages. The location scores perfect marks for transit accessibility, making it ideal for commuters and those who prefer car-free living.

While daily errands require a bit more planning, essential services remain accessible with grocery stores within 2 miles. The area provides access to 26 parks within a mile, including nearby Baw-Wa-Ting Park, plus three boat launches within 5 miles for water recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the best nearby school earning strong ratings. This location works best for urban professionals, transit users, food enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a walkable lifestyle with excellent restaurant variety.

Walkability

7.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
8.6
🌳Nature
4.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 6 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
10 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Adobé In & Out

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Burger King
6 minwalk
Little Caesars
8 minwalk
Bistro Bella Vita
9 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

The Rower's Club

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
9 minwalk
Starbucks
10 minwalk
Ding Tea
11 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Dr Grins Comedy Club

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
The B.O.B.
8 minwalk
Social House
9 minwalk
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
10 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

The Arts Marketplace

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 7 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
14 minwalk
Momma D's Kitchen
15 minwalk
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Baw-Wa-Ting Park

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 4 min drive
Lacks Park
5 minwalk
Riverwalk Trails Park
7 minwalk
Lexington Park
8 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Westown Commons Park Playground

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Douglas Park Playground
14 minwalk
Heartside Park Playground
8 minbike
Sibley School Park Playground
7 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamar Lake

12 mindrive
Battjes Lake
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Oxford Street Trail

14 minwalk· 6 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

5 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
12 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
13 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
7 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

8th Day Gym

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Planet Fitness
15 minwalk
REVfit
9 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Pew Campus Station (EB)

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 5 min drive
Pew Campus Station (WB)
2 minwalk
GVSU (CCW)
3 minwalk
GVSU (CW)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walker Street Pharmacy

9 mindrive· 16 min bike
Rite Aid
9 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

9 minbike· 16 min walk· 8 min drive
West Side Library
8 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
11 mindrive
Madison Square Library
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Baw-Wa-Ting Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

26

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.6 mi

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

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
3Shawmut Hills SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 261 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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