Creston Hills Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision3.0 acres

Creston Hills Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Sweet Street Park: 3 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$290K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Sweet Street Park: 3 min walk
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 7 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact neighborhood in Kent County offers a unique blend of urban convenience and manageable living on generous lots averaging about three acres each. With excellent transit access and solid dining options nearby, residents enjoy easy connections to greater Grand Rapids while maintaining a more spacious residential feel. Sweet Street Park provides immediate green space, with five additional parks within walking distance for outdoor recreation.

The area strikes an appealing balance with 17 restaurants within a mile and essential services like grocery stores just a short drive away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options in the district. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable community atmosphere. This location works particularly well for those seeking larger lots with urban amenities, families who value space without sacrificing convenience, and commuters who appreciate strong transit connections to the broader Grand Rapids area.

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Creston Market

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Family Fare
12 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Cafe Mamo

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Gaia house cafe
9 minwalk
Lucy's Cafe
11 minwalk
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

11 minbike· 26 min walk· 7 min drive
Bagel Beanery
12 minbike
Rowster Coffee
6 mindrive
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Quinn & Tuite's

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
10 minwalk
Vinny's bar
13 minwalk
Vitale's Sports Bar
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Sweet Street Park

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Mary Waters Park
8 minbike
Briggs Park
7 minbike
Belknap Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Briggs Park Playground

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
8 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
9 minbike
Eastern Park Playground
6 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Emerald Lake

12 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Creston Trail

10 minbike· 22 min walk
Creston Trail
10 minbike
Creston Trail
10 minbike
Creston Trail
10 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

4 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
Communitea Wellness
8 minbike
Fitness 19
12 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Plainfield/Sweet (NB)

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
7 minwalk
Plainfield/Quimby (NB)
10 minwalk
Plainfield/Palmer (NB)
11 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

10 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Van Belkum Branch

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$290K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.11 ac – 0.18 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Sweet Street Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.4 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026