Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add. — satellite view
Subdivision39.9 acres

Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Subway: 3 min walk
  • 14 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 14 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$249K median

  • 4 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This 40-acre pocket near downtown Grand Rapids offers an ideal blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. The area features character-filled homes from the 1920s era on modest lots, with easy access to nearby amenities including the John Ball Zoo and Grand Valley State University campus. With 19 restaurants within walking distance and excellent transit connectivity, residents enjoy remarkable dining access while maintaining a neighborhood feel.

The location shines for its walkability to entertainment and dining, though daily errands typically require a short drive to reach grocery stores. Families appreciate the proximity to downtown attractions and the variety of home styles, from historic properties to updated multi-bedroom houses perfect for multi-generational living. Students at Grand Rapids Public Schools have access to several nearby options. This area works best for urban professionals, families seeking city convenience, and anyone who values easy access to Grand Rapids' cultural offerings while living in an established residential setting.

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

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
9 mindrive
Family Fare
7 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Subway

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
McDonald's
4 minwalk
Little Caesars
11 minwalk
Adobé In & Out
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Tim Hortons

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
10 minwalk
Eden Cafe
13 minwalk
The Rower's Club
13 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Joey's Tavern

4 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
4 minwalk
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
11 minwalk
Küsterer Brauhaus
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
7 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Westown Commons Park

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Picnic Area
10 minwalk
Lincoln Park
11 minwalk
Sibley School Park
12 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Westown Commons Park Playground

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Picnic Area Playground
11 minwalk
John Ball south playground
11 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
11 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

12 mindrive
Lake Leota
13 mindrive
Lamar Lake
12 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
12 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
12 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 6 min drive
Covell Dog Park
7 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Butterworth Park Trail

9 minwalk· 3 min bike
Oxford Street Trail
13 minwalk
Oxford Street Trail
13 minwalk
Oxford Street Trail
15 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
5 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Mines Golf Course

4 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 5 min drive
8th Day Gym
11 minbike
Communitea Wellness
9 mindrive
The Loading Dock
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lane/Dayton (SB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Lane/Dayton (NB)
4 minwalk
Lane/Fulton (NB)
5 minwalk
Lane/Fulton (SB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walker Street Pharmacy

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 9 min drive
Rite Aid
5 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

West Side Library

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
West Leonard Library
12 mindrive
Madison Square Library
12 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Picnic Area

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

14

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.2 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$268K

4 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

210

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2004 sq ft – 0.80 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026