Diekema Add. — satellite view
Subdivision3.9 acres

Diekema Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
75

Very walkable

  • Harrison Park Trail: 2 min walk
  • 20 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$236K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Harrison Park Trail: 2 min walk
  • Harrison Park: 4 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground
🚴Bike path access
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an ideal blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. With excellent walkability scores, residents enjoy easy access to daily errands and a solid selection of dining options — 20 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just minutes away. The neighborhood features modest lot sizes averaging 0.08 acres, creating a close-knit community feel while maintaining good owner-occupancy rates.

The area provides strong transit connectivity and convenient access to Harrison Park, with four parks within a mile for outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. While nature access is more limited, the urban amenities more than compensate with coffee shops, restaurants, and essential services all within easy reach. This location works best for urban professionals, first-time buyers, and anyone who values walkability and city convenience over expansive outdoor spaces.

Walkability

7.5

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
9.2
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Rodriguez Supermarket

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Bridge Street Market
9 minbike
Creston Market
12 minbike
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
10 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Taco Bell

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Arnie's
6 minwalk
New Beginnings
11 minwalk
New Great Wall Buffet
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Roots Brew Shop
14 minwalk
Starbucks
11 minbike
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Saint Georges Hall

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
The Mitten Brewing Company
6 minwalk
Our Tavern
6 minwalk
Kuzzin's Lounge
7 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 7 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Harrison Park

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Canal Street Park
9 minbike
Richmond Park
10 minbike
Nagold Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Harrison Park Playground

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Richmond Park Playground
7 minbike
Richmond Park Playground
7 minbike
Canal Street Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

13 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
12 mindrive
Emerald Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 8 min drive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
7 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Harrison Park Trail

2 minwalk· 1 min bike
West Grand Trail
7 minwalk
West Grand Trail
7 minwalk
West Grand Trail
7 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
8 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

10 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 6 min drive
The Loading Dock
9 minbike
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive
8th Day Gym
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Gezon (WB)

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Leonard/Davis (WB)
5 minwalk
Alpine/Myrtle (NB)
5 minwalk
Leonard/Quarry (EB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Rite Aid
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

West Leonard Library

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
West Side Library
10 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$170K

Based on recent sales

Parcels / Units

12

Median Lot Size

3472 sq ft

3328 sq ft – 2.2 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Harrison Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

3.3 mi

Nearby Subdivisions

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026