Elston Add. — satellite view
Subdivision3.9 acres

Elston Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 25% park access
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • Popeyes: 3 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$182K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
41

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 48 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an intimate residential setting with notably small lot sizes averaging just 0.11 acres, creating a close-knit community feel. The location shines for convenience, with excellent transit access and impressive dining options nearby - you'll find 8 restaurants within walking distance and grocery shopping just 572 meters away. Garfield Park anchors the neighborhood as the closest of 7 parks within a mile, while outdoor enthusiasts can access Battjes Lake and three boat launches within a short drive.

The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with significant variation in quality among nearby options. With 55% owner-occupied homes and recent property improvements highlighting move-in ready options, this pocket works well for first-time buyers seeking urban convenience, downsizers who want walkable amenities, and investors looking for affordable opportunities in an established location.

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

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.9
🍽️Dining
6.8
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

10 minwalk· 8 min bike· 2 min drive
Ken's Fruit Market
6 mindrive
ALDI
8 mindrive
Family Fare
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Popeyes

3 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
10 minwalk
Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana
10 minwalk
Tacos Yanga
11 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Happy Cat Café
7 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive
MudPenny
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Log Cabin

13 minwalk· 8 min bike· 3 min drive
The Brass Ring
6 mindrive
Dublin Hall
8 mindrive
Tin Can/City View Flats
9 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short drive

Lee's Oriental Market

5 mindrive· 28 min walk· 15 min bike
Plaza Mexico
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Burton Woods Park

13 minwalk· 9 min bike· 3 min drive
Garfield Park
15 minwalk
Plaster Creek Family Park
8 minbike
Plaster Creek
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

The Meadows

14 minwalk· 10 min bike· 4 min drive
Garfield Park Playground
9 minbike
Plaster Creek Family Park Playground
9 minbike
Dickinson Buffer Park Playground
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

10 mindrive
Lamar Lake
11 mindrive
Luvis Lake
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Tennyson Drive Southwest

7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
9 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
8 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

9 mindrive· 18 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail

9 minbike· 17 min walk
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
9 minbike
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
9 minbike
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

13 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

8 mindrive
8th Day Gym
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Burton Street Station (NB)

3 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Burton/Buchanan (WB)
3 minwalk
Burton/Division (WB)
4 minwalk
Burton Street Station (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Madison Square Library

5 mindrive· 28 min walk· 14 min bike
Seymour Library
5 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
9 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

13 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
15 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
7 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$185K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

25

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

980 sq ft – 0.21 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 48 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 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
2Burton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 482 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
2Buchanan ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 359 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026