Ellsworth'S Addition, Amended Plat of Block 14
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.1/10
The amended plat runs just one acre, which means you're looking at a genuinely compact footprint in what amounts to Grand Rapids' most urban quadrant—downtown is literally 2.6 minutes away by car, and the nearest transit stop sits steps from your door. Dining scores an 8.4 out of 10 here, with 408 restaurants within a mile and a coffee shop or dinner option a five-minute walk in any direction; the Downtown Dog Park is three minutes on foot if you need to burn off some energy. Fitness access tops out at 10, and transit does too, so the car-optional math works if you're the type—though there's a grocery store about a mile out, and 36 more within two miles if you're particular. At 22.7 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport, you're close enough that a quick trip doesn't require strategic planning, and Forest Hills Public Schools covers the district if schools matter to your equation. The whole setup sits in Oldtown-Heartside, an arts district thick with converted warehouses, breweries, and galleries, which means your surroundings come pre-loaded with the kind of texture you can't manufacture.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 140 parks within 1 mile
- Downtown Dog Park: 5 min walk
- Studio Park Piazza: 7 min walk
919 Party Store
+1 more
Grand Woods Lounge
+1 more
Ding Tea
Founders Brewing Co
+1 more
Downtown Dog Park
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Cesar Chavez/Goodrich (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Downtown Dog Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
140
within 1 mile
Crime in Ellsworth'S Addition, Amended Plat of Block 14 is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ellsworth'S Addition, Amended Plat of Block 14 are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(30)
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(19)
Grand Woods Lounge
Restaurant
Carvers
Restaurant
Slows Burritos
Restaurant
Rudy's Sub Shop
Restaurant
Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine DownTown Market
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Founders Brewing Co
Bar
Tin Can/City View Flats
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Maplewood School
Saint Joseph School
Vandenberg School
Southwest Elementary School
School
Franklin School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ellsworth'S Addition, Amended Plat of Block 14
- What schools serve Ellsworth'S Addition, Amended Plat of Block 14?
- Ellsworth'S Addition, Amended Plat of Block 14 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Ellsworth'S Addition, Amended Plat of Block 14 walkable?
- Ellsworth'S Addition, Amended Plat of Block 14 scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.