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Subdivision6.0 acres

Ecklund Plat

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 4 min drive
  • Huff Park Trail: 5 min walk
💰Home Values

$290K median

🚶Walkability
55

Somewhat walkable

  • Fuller/Alberta (SB): 4 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground

This compact 6-acre community in Kent County offers residents generous lot sizes averaging 0.16 acres, providing more space than typical urban neighborhoods. The area features excellent public transit connectivity with a perfect 10/10 transit score, making commuting throughout Grand Rapids convenient and accessible. With 55% owner-occupied homes, there's a strong sense of residential stability and community investment.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Huff Park and three other parks within walking distance, plus Lamberton Lake just over a mile away for recreational activities. Four boat launches within five miles provide additional water access opportunities. While dining and daily errands require some travel, the peaceful residential setting compensates with its spacious properties and natural surroundings. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's top-rated school earning strong marks. This location works best for families seeking larger lots, excellent transit access, and a quieter residential lifestyle while maintaining connectivity to the broader Grand Rapids area.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Huff Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lamberton Lake

1.3 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$290K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

0.16 ac

0.11 ac – 0.50 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.4
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
4.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

12 minbike· 27 min walk· 5 min drive
Ken's Fruit Market
9 mindrive
Creston Market
6 mindrive
Meijer
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Little Caesars

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Burger King
7 minbike
Wing Kingz
9 minbike
Denny's
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 5 min drive
Tim Hortons
7 mindrive
Starbucks
7 mindrive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Vinny's bar

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 4 min drive
Cesars Pub
5 mindrive
Vitale's Sports Bar
5 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
5 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

10 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Huff Park

5 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Aberdeen Park
11 minwalk
Briggs Park
11 minbike
Ball Perkins Park
7 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Huff Park Playground

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
11 minwalk
Aberdeen Park Playground
11 minwalk
Aberdeen Park Playground
12 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Soft Water Lake

12 minbike· 7 min drive
Lamberton Lake
7 mindrive
Emerald Lake
8 mindrive
Perch Lake
7 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Huff Park Trail

5 minwalk· 4 min bike
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
12 minbike
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
12 minbike
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

12 mindrive
Kent Country Club
9 mindrive
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Fitness 19

10 minbike· 28 min walk· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Fuller/Alberta (SB)

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Fuller/Alberta (NB)
4 minwalk
Fuller/Aberdeen (NB)
4 minwalk
Fuller/Aberdeen (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
7 minbike
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Van Belkum Branch

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
KDL Comstock Park
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
12 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive

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