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Subdivision3.8 acres

Driscoll Plat

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 25% park access
🚶Walkability
66

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Penn (WB): 2 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$213K median

🎓Schools
47

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 32 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an interesting blend of urban convenience and residential living. With smaller lot sizes averaging about 0.11 acres, the neighborhood provides a more intimate setting while maintaining excellent access to dining and transit options. The outstanding walkability for dining and perfect transit scores make it especially appealing for those who enjoy exploring local restaurants — with 16 options within walking distance and the nearest just 138 meters away.

Residents benefit from convenient access to daily necessities, with grocery stores and coffee shops nearby, plus Mary Waters Park and six other parks within a mile for outdoor recreation. The area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the vicinity. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable community feel. This location works best for urban professionals, transit users, and food enthusiasts who value walkable convenience and easy access to the city's dining scene.

Walkability

6.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Family Fare

14 minwalk· 5 min drive
Creston Market
6 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
4 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

4 minwalk· 2 min drive
Jets Pizza
13 minwalk
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
13 minwalk
Arby's
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

12 minwalk· 5 min drive
Bagel Beanery
5 mindrive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
5 mindrive
Starbucks
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

3 minwalk· 2 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
5 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
5 mindrive
Seven Monks
5 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Bikeable

Sweet Street Park

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park
7 minbike
Eastern Park
7 minbike
Belknap Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Eastern Park Playground

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
8 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
8 minbike
Coit Park Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

14 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
13 mindrive
Lamberton 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 West
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

12 minbike· 28 min walk
Creston Trail
13 minbike
West Grand Trail
12 minbike
Creston Trail
13 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Fitness 19

5 mindrive· 15 min walk
Communitea Wellness
3 mindrive
The Loading Dock
5 mindrive
The Loading Dock
5 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Penn (WB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Leonard/Edmund (EB)
3 minwalk
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
3 minwalk
Leonard/Emerald (EB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
11 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$213K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

22

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

0.11 ac – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

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
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026