Dr. H. G. Saunders

The lots here run small—just under a tenth of an acre each—which means the houses sit close enough that you'll actually see your neighbors on the porch. Dr. H. G. Saunders is a 3-acre subdivision tucked into Creston, Grand Rapids' largest neighborhood, and it's positioned right where things get interesting: a few blocks from Plainfield Avenue's row of shops and restaurants, within steps of a transit stop, and about 5 minutes from downtown. Homes median around $196K, and the walkability here is genuinely useful—groceries are a 3-minute walk, you can grab food steps from your front door, and there are 84 restaurants within a mile if you're not cooking. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Sweet Street Park is a short walk away if you need green space. The subdivision's small-lot character means density without feeling crowded, and the location puts you close enough to everything that a car feels optional most days.