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Subdivision35.2 acres

Crescent Heights

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$247K median

  • 6 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Diamond (EB): 6 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
48

Average schools

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

This compact 35-acre area on Grand Rapids' northeast side offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. With excellent walkability for dining and transit, residents enjoy 22 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just minutes away. The neighborhood features classic Cape Cod homes on generous lots averaging 0.16 acres, with most properties including fireplaces and modern amenities like central air.

The location provides easy access to downtown while maintaining a residential feel, with Sweet Street Park and two other green spaces within a mile for outdoor recreation. Families benefit from proximity to Grand Rapids Public Schools, including some highly-rated options nearby. The strong owner-occupancy rate of 55% creates a stable community atmosphere.

This area works well for professionals seeking urban convenience, families wanting space and community, and anyone who values walkable access to restaurants and services while enjoying comfortable suburban-style living.

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$244K

6 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

142

Median Lot Size

0.16 ac

0.11 ac – 0.83 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
2.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Family Fare

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Creston Market
8 minbike
Gorden Food Service
10 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Wing Kingz

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
8 minwalk
Jets Pizza
12 minwalk
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
12 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
11 minbike
Starbucks
11 minbike
Bagel Beanery
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
9 minbike
Rezervoir Lounge
9 minbike
Vinny's bar
11 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Sweet Street Park

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Eastern Park
9 minbike
Mary Waters Park
10 minbike
Briggs Park
12 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Eastern Park Playground

9 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
10 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

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

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Huff Park Trail

14 minbike
Creston Trail
14 minbike
Belknap Lookout Trail
14 minbike
Creston Trail
14 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Kent Country Club

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

Fitness 19

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
9 minbike
The Loading Dock
9 minbike
Communitea Wellness
12 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Diamond (EB)

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Leonard/Diamond (WB)
6 minwalk
Leonard/Emerald (EB)
7 minwalk
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
8 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
11 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
11 minbike
Walgreens
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 31 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026