D. J. Deens Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision25.7 acres

D. J. Deens Sub.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 16% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min drive
  • Worcester Drive Northeast: 7 min drive
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Fuller/Kent Couty Health Dept. (NB): 4 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$264K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This intimate 26-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers a unique blend of urban convenience and residential character, with generously-sized lots averaging 0.19 acres that provide more space than typical city properties. The area enjoys excellent walkability for daily needs, with a coffee shop just steps away and 38 restaurants within walking distance, plus easy access to nearby amenities including grocery stores and Eastern Park.

The location shines for commuters and urban professionals, featuring outstanding transit access while maintaining a quieter residential feel. With Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area and downtown Grand Rapids just minutes away, residents enjoy the best of both worlds. The neighborhood works especially well for those seeking larger lots with city conveniences, first-time homebuyers attracted to the updated bungalow character, and anyone who values walkable daily errands without sacrificing outdoor space.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Eastern Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.7 mi

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.0
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
4.2
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Gorden Food Service

6 minbike· 3 min drive
Family Fare
7 minbike
Family Fare
9 minbike
Wealthy Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Ginza Sushi & Ramen Bar

6 minbike· 3 min drive
Subway
4 minbike
The Cone Shoppe
5 minbike
Wendy's
5 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick bike

Starbucks

3 minbike· 3 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
6 minbike
Biggby Coffee
6 minbike
Lyon Street Café
11 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Birch Lodge

7 minbike· 4 min drive
Logan's Alley
6 minbike
Seven Monks
7 minbike
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 7 min drive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
6 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Eastern Park

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Fuller Park
13 minwalk
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 minbike
Hillcrest Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Eastern Park Playground

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Fuller Park Playground
11 minwalk
Hillcrest Park Playground
9 minbike
Hillcrest Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Church Lake

8 mindrive
Fisk Lake
11 mindrive
Mid Lake
9 mindrive
Reeds Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Worcester Drive Northeast
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 minbike· 16 min walk· 6 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
8 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

10 minbike· 28 min walk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Cascade Hills Country Club

14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
Kent Country Club
8 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Loading Dock

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Communitea Wellness
7 minbike
REVfit
7 minbike
Fitness 19
7 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Fuller/Kent Couty Health Dept. (NB)

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Fuller/Malta (SB)
4 minwalk
Fuller/Malta (NB)
5 minwalk
Fuller/Race (NB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens Pharmacy

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Yankee Clipper Library

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
7 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

8 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
6 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$255K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

67

Median Lot Size

0.19 ac

2444 sq ft – 0.51 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026