
Creston Hills Sub.
Explore Creston Hills Sub. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Sweet Street Park: 3 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$290K median
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Sweet Street Park: 3 min walk
- Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 7 min drive
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
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Creston Market
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Cafe Mamo
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Quinn & Tuite's
+1 more
Webster's Market Inc
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
Emerald Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
+1 more
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Creston Trail
+1 more
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Kent Country Club
The Loading Dock
+1 more
Plainfield/Sweet (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Wealthy Theater
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
Nearby Subdivisions
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