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Subdivision11.8 acres

Edison Highlands

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️26 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Covell Ave Station (EB): 5 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$352K median

🎓Schools
42

Average schools

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

This compact 12-acre community in Kent County offers generous lot sizes averaging 0.27 acres, providing residents with more space than typical urban neighborhoods. The area strikes a nice balance between convenience and space, with excellent transit access and solid walkability for daily needs. You'll find nearby amenities including seven restaurants within walking distance, plus a coffee shop just steps away at 131 meters.

The location provides easy access to outdoor recreation with six parks within a mile and Lake Leota just over two miles away. Four boat launches within five miles make water activities accessible. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated nearby school earning strong marks. With 55% owner-occupied homes, the community has a stable residential feel. This area works well for families seeking larger lots with urban convenience, and professionals who value good transit connections while wanting outdoor recreation options nearby.

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.2
🍽️Dining
6.7
🌳Nature
4.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short drive

Family Fare

4 mindrive· 19 min walk· 14 min bike
Bridge Street Market
6 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
6 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Fu Garden

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Mr Burger
8 minwalk
B.C. Pizza
8 minwalk
Big Apple Bagels
9 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Biggby

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Eden Cafe
4 mindrive
Tim Hortons
5 mindrive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

4 mindrive· 15 min bike
Joey's Tavern
4 mindrive
The Holiday
6 mindrive
River City Saloon
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

6 mindrive· 16 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Covell Park

10 minwalk· 3 min drive
Shawmut Park
11 minwalk
Tremont Greenspace
13 minwalk
Shawmut Hills Park
4 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Shawmut Park Playground

13 minwalk· 12 min bike· 4 min drive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
10 minbike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
6 mindrive
Sullivan Field Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Millennium Park Lake

13 mindrive
Lake Leota
13 mindrive
Battjes Lake
14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
13 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

13 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
13 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Trestle Trail

5 mindrive
Trestle Trail
6 mindrive
Heron Lake Trails
13 mindrive
Trestle Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Covell Dog Park

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
7 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Kent Trails

12 minbike
Butterworth Park Trail
15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
10 mindrive
Grandville Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Mines Golf Course

3 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Planet Fitness

3 mindrive· 21 min walk· 15 min bike
Family Fitness
6 mindrive
8th Day Gym
6 mindrive
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Covell Ave Station (EB)

5 minwalk· <1 min drive
Lake Michigan/Bona Vista (EB)
7 minwalk
Covell Ave Station (WB)
7 minwalk
Bridge/Lake Michigan (WB)
8 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Rite Aid

8 minwalk· 2 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

West Side Library

5 mindrive
West Leonard Library
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$352K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

30

Median Lot Size

0.27 ac

0.15 ac – 0.98 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 23 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
3Shawmut Hills SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 261 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026