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Subdivision8.3 acres

De Van Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
69

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Northfield (WB): 3 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$443K median

🎓Schools
50

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 32 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 8-acre community in Kent County offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential tranquility. With generous lot sizes averaging 0.28 acres, residents enjoy more space than typical city living while maintaining excellent walkability for dining and transit access. The location shines for food enthusiasts, with 19 restaurants within walking distance and the nearest dining option just steps away.

The area provides solid access to daily needs, with grocery stores and coffee shops nearby, plus Sweet Street Park and three other parks within a mile for outdoor recreation. Families have access to Grand Rapids Public Schools, including some highly-rated options in the district. The community maintains a stable feel with 55% owner-occupied homes. This location works particularly well for professionals who value walkable dining and transit options, food lovers seeking restaurant variety, and residents who appreciate larger residential lots without sacrificing urban amenities.

Walkability

6.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Family Fare

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

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Jets Pizza
12 minwalk
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
12 minwalk
Arby's
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
10 minbike
Starbucks
10 minbike
Bagel Beanery
12 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
8 minbike
Rezervoir Lounge
9 minbike
Seven Monks
9 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
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Bikeable

Eastern Park

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
Sweet Street Park
7 minbike
Mary Waters Park
7 minbike
Belknap Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Eastern Park Playground

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
8 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
8 minbike
Coit Park Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bike ride

Soft Water Lake

24 minbike
Fisk Lake
24 minbike
Lamberton Lake
29 minbike
🏖️Beaches
Bike ride

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

28 minbike
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

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

Belknap Lookout Trail

12 minbike
Creston Trail
14 minbike
Creston Trail
14 minbike
Creston Trail
14 minbike

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Fitness 19

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Communitea Wellness
9 minbike
The Loading Dock
9 minbike
The Loading Dock
9 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Northfield (WB)

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Leonard/Emerald (EB)
3 minwalk
Leonard/Penn (WB)
5 minwalk
Leonard/Diamond (EB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

10 minbike· 27 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
11 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$443K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

18

Median Lot Size

0.28 ac

0.19 ac – 2.7 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 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