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Subdivision5.4 acres

Dr. Ross Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 24% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 6 min drive
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 6 min drive
🎓Schools
45

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 41 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
43

Somewhat walkable

  • Mulick Park: 8 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet 5-acre pocket in Kent County offers a peaceful residential setting with easy access to outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy proximity to Cambridge Park and six other parks within a mile, plus Fisk Lake just 1.5 miles away for those who appreciate water activities. The area provides good transit connectivity while maintaining a more spacious, suburban feel with larger lots that give families room to spread out.

The neighborhood sits within Grand Rapids Public Schools, with nine grocery stores within two miles ensuring convenient shopping despite the more residential character. With seven parks nearby and two boat launches within five miles, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of recreational opportunities. This area works best for families seeking more space and a quieter environment while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities, particularly those who value outdoor access and don't mind a short drive for dining and entertainment.

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cambridge Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.5 mi

Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 41 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 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
4Mulick Park Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 244 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
3.0
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

D&W Fresh Market

10 minbike· 29 min walk· 7 min drive
Wealthy Market
10 mindrive
Ken's Fruit Market
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

CoreLife Eatery

7 mindrive· 12 min bike
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
6 mindrive
Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Mulligan's Pub

12 minbike· 29 min walk· 9 min drive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
11 minbike
Harmony Brewing Company
11 minbike
The Brass Ring
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Mulick Park

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Cambridge Park
9 minwalk
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
8 minbike
Oakdale Gardens
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick bike

Mulick Park Playground

4 minbike· 2 min drive
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
8 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
8 minbike
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Reeds Lake

14 mindrive
Fisk Lake
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Underground Trail (MTB)

6 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
10 mindrive
Hall Street trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail

11 minbike· 30 min walk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

11 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Fuller/Boston (SB)

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Fuller/Ramona (NB)
10 minwalk
Plymouth/Evergreen (SB)
11 minwalk
Fuller/Adams (NB)
11 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

11 minbike· 30 min walk· 10 min drive
Rite Aid
10 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Ottawa Hills Public Library

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Madison Square Library
11 minbike
KDL - East Grand Rapids
9 mindrive
Seymour Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
12 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
13 mindrive

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026