Dinsmore Add.
Highly rated schools nearby
Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
Dinsmore Add. sits within Highland Park, a dense residential pocket just five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, where narrow streets and home ownership anchor the neighborhood's character. The subdivision spans three acres and sits steps from public transit, with Mary Waters Park a short walk away and eleven parks scattered within a mile—enough green space that you're rarely far from trees. Downtown dining and the medical mile are close enough that a restaurant is typically an eight-minute walk, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area. Homes here run in the mid-range for the city, and the proximity to both freeway access and the Gerald R. Ford Airport (twenty-one minutes) makes the location practical for commuters who still want walkable neighborhood living.
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Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- College/Cedar (NB): 2 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Mary Waters Park: 10 min walk
- Highland Park: 14 min walk
Based on 28 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
Creston Market
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Bagel Beanery
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Mary Waters Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
College/Cedar (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mary Waters Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Crime in Dinsmore Add. 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 →Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,300 – $1,650 · estimated range
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 Dinsmore Add. 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(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Restaurant
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Rowster Coffee
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kendall School
School
Saint Alphonsus School
Eastern School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Dinsmore Add.
- What schools serve Dinsmore Add.?
- Dinsmore Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Dinsmore Add. walkable?
- Dinsmore Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.