Corl-Knott Building
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.1/10
If someone asks you what it's like living at Corl-Knott Building, the first thing you'd say is that you're basically downtown—0.9 minutes to the core—but without pretending you need a car for anything. The building itself sits in Heartside, the arts district where converted warehouses now hold breweries, galleries, and music venues, and Division Avenue runs thick with studios and upcycling shops. Restaurants are everywhere (444 within a mile, but really they're steps away), coffee shops are a 2-minute walk, and the nearest transit stop is right there. Monument Park lands 3 minutes on foot if you need green space fast; there are actually 30 parks within a mile. Grocery shopping at 0.9 miles out means a quick run rather than a drive. The walkability score of 6.6 overall doesn't tell the whole story—dining hits 10/10, transit hits 10/10, and fitness is 8/10, so the parts that matter here are covered. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 21.7 minutes away. Homes run around $200K–$400K depending on the unit and layout. You're in Grand Rapids Public Schools territory, and if you keep a dog, the nearest park is a 14-minute walk. Boat access at Butterworth Park Launch (1.3 miles) is there if you want it. This is urban living in a neighborhood that actually has history—brick bones from the factory era, now repurposed into something that moves.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Arena (CCW): 1 min walk
- 34 places within a 10 min walk
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 155 parks within 1 mile
- Studio Park Piazza: 3 min walk
- Monument Park: 4 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Two Beards Deli
+1 more
OTONO
HopCat
+1 more
Studio Park Piazza
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Arena (CCW)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Monument Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
155
within 1 mile
Crime in Corl-Knott Building is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Corl-Knott Building are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Two Beards Deli
Restaurant
Cafe Jazzy Rose
Restaurant
Pochis Sweet Designs
Restaurant
Restaurant
San Chez
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Vandenberg School
Grand Rapids Public School
Maplewood School
Lexington
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Corl-Knott Building
- What schools serve Corl-Knott Building?
- Corl-Knott Building is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Corl-Knott Building walkable?
- Corl-Knott Building scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.