Dexter Fraction, Amended Plat of Block 22 & Vacated Alley
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
A vacated alley runs through the middle of this 4-acre subdivision, a quirk that speaks to downtown's willingness to reimagine its own infrastructure. The area sits steps from transit and an embarrassment of restaurants—492 within a mile—while Crescent Park anchors the edge, surrounded by 31 parks within walking distance. Grocery runs take about 15 minutes on foot, and coffee is a 4-minute stroll away. Downtown Grand Rapids itself is barely three minutes by car, making this part of Downtown less a separate enclave and more an extension of the core's density and walkability, served by Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Why people love it here
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Medical Mile Station (EB): 3 min walk
- 31 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 155 parks within 1 mile
- Crescent Park: 4 min walk
- Calder Plaza: 6 min walk
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Boardwalk Subs
Smashburger
+1 more
Quiet Cafe
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Crescent Park
+1 more
Coit Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Medical Mile Station (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crescent Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
155
within 1 mile
Crime in Dexter Fraction, Amended Plat of Block 22 & Vacated Alley is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Dexter Fraction, Amended Plat of Block 22 & Vacated Alley are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Smashburger
Fast Food
Damascus Middle Eastern Grill
Restaurant
Urban Chopstix
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Grand Rapids Public School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Saint Marys School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Dexter Fraction, Amended Plat of Block 22 & Vacated Alley
- What schools serve Dexter Fraction, Amended Plat of Block 22 & Vacated Alley?
- Dexter Fraction, Amended Plat of Block 22 & Vacated Alley is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Dexter Fraction, Amended Plat of Block 22 & Vacated Alley walkable?
- Dexter Fraction, Amended Plat of Block 22 & Vacated Alley scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.