Earles Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision4.5 acres

Earles Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 15% park access
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Union (EB): 2 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$219K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 7 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 5-acre neighborhood offers a quiet residential feel with surprisingly convenient access to daily necessities. With 29 restaurants within walking distance and excellent transit connectivity, residents enjoy urban conveniences while living on generously-sized lots averaging 0.13 acres in a low-traffic setting. The area provides easy access to nearby amenities including grocery stores just over half a mile away, though outdoor recreation requires a short drive to Mary Waters Park or Fisk Lake.

The community serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with walkable dining options and flexible living spaces that often include finished basements and attics. With over half of homes owner-occupied and large fenced yards common, this area works particularly well for pet owners, families seeking space for outdoor activities, and commuters who value transit access combined with a peaceful residential atmosphere.

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

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Creston Market

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
Family Fare
7 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike
Gorden Food Service
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Gaia house cafe
6 minbike
Cafe Mamo
7 minbike
Jets Pizza
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
Bagel Beanery
9 minbike
Rowster Coffee
9 minbike
Lyon Street Café
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
7 minbike
Quinn & Tuite's
7 minbike
Vinny's bar
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
7 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Mary Waters Park

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Sweet Street Park
12 minwalk
Belknap Park
10 minbike
Highland Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minwalk
Eastern Park Playground
9 minbike
Coit Park Playground
10 minbike

+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

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

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive· 17 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

9 minbike· 22 min walk
West Grand Trail
8 minbike
West Grand Trail
8 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
11 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Communitea Wellness

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
The Loading Dock
6 minbike
The Loading Dock
6 minbike
Fitness 19
7 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Union (EB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
College/Leonard (NB)
2 minwalk
Leonard/Union (WB)
3 minwalk
College/Leonard (SB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Kay Pharmacy

6 mindrive· 12 min bike
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive
West Leonard Library
10 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

Median Home Price

$236K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

24

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.12 ac – 0.26 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mary Waters Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.6 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026