Eli Cross Addition — satellite view
Subdivision1.1 acres

Eli Cross Addition

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Union (WB): 1 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$286K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
47

Average schools

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

This compact area in Kent County offers a unique blend of urban convenience and residential character, with larger-than-average lots providing more space than typical city properties. The location shines with excellent transit access and a solid dining scene, featuring 21 restaurants within walking distance and easy grocery access. Mary Waters Park anchors the nearby amenities, with 10 additional parks creating plenty of green space options within a mile.

The area attracts a good mix of homeowners and renters, with historic properties like 1920s farmhouses adding architectural interest to the streetscape. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some standout educational options nearby. The Creston Neighborhood connection provides easy highway access while maintaining a residential feel. This location works particularly well for commuters who value transit accessibility, urban dining options, and buyers seeking larger lots with historic character in an established area.

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
7.6
🌳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

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Family Fare
6 minbike
Gorden Food Service
11 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Jets Pizza
15 minwalk
Gaia house cafe
6 minbike
Cafe Mamo
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Bagel Beanery
9 minbike
Rowster Coffee
10 minbike
Orchard House Books & Coffee
12 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
7 minbike
Quinn & Tuite's
7 minbike
Vinny's bar
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
6 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Mary Waters Park

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Sweet Street Park
13 minwalk
Eastern Park
7 minbike
Belknap Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
12 minwalk
Eastern Park Playground
8 minbike
Coit Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

12 mindrive
Fisk Lake
13 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

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

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

9 minbike· 24 min walk
West Grand Trail
8 minbike
West Grand Trail
9 minbike
West Grand Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

8 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Kent Country Club

4 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Communitea Wellness

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Fitness 19
6 minbike
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
The Loading Dock
7 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Union (WB)

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Leonard/Union (EB)
1 minwalk
Leonard/Edmund (EB)
2 minwalk
Leonard/Penn (WB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

12 minbike· 5 min drive
Walgreens
5 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
5 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

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

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$315K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

8

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

0.11 ac – 0.13 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 33 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

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026