Engelwood Plat — satellite view
Subdivision23.4 acres

Engelwood Plat

Room to spread out, great value

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
🏡Space & Property

25,565 sq ft avg lots

  • 25 homes
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • 28th/Englewood (EB): 5 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$336K median

This compact 23-acre community in Kent County offers the convenience of urban living with generous lot sizes averaging nearly a quarter-acre. Residents enjoy exceptional walkability for daily needs, with a grocery store just steps away and 17 restaurants within walking distance. The perfect transit score makes getting around effortless, while the close-knit feel comes from its 55% owner-occupied homes.

The area provides easy access to nearby amenities including MacKay-Jaycee Park for recreation, though outdoor enthusiasts can venture to Reeds Lake just under three miles away for water activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options available. This location works exceptionally well for professionals who value walkable convenience, families who want larger lots without sacrificing accessibility, and anyone seeking a balance between suburban space and urban amenities.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$336K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

32

Median Lot Size

0.24 ac

0.22 ac – 8.7 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.8
🍽️Dining
5.8
🌳Nature
1.1
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Aldi

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Meijer
8 minbike
Whole Foods Market
5 mindrive
Fresh Thyme
10 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Nu-thai Bistro

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings
6 minwalk
Wendy's
12 minwalk
Papa Chops Eatery
12 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Chapbook Café

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Starbucks
7 mindrive
Cafe Bar Mahala
5 mindrive
Starbucks
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

The Brass Ring

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
The Pump House
7 mindrive
Log Cabin
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

8 mindrive
Lee's Oriental Market
8 mindrive
Plaza Mexico
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

MacKay-Jaycee Park

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
Ottawa Hills Park
6 mindrive
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
7 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Ottawa Hills Park Playground

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
6 mindrive
Alger Community Playground
6 mindrive
Stanaback Park Playground
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Ken-O-Sha Green Loop

6 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Red Loop
5 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
4 mindrive
Swansea Drive Southeast
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail

14 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

9 mindrive· 20 min bike
The Other Body Shop
7 mindrive
Blue's Gym
7 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

28th/Englewood (EB)

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
28th/Englewood (WB)
5 minwalk
28th/Breton (WB)
12 minwalk
Breton/28th (NB)
13 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Zuah Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Seymour Library

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Hekman Library
12 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

8 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
12 mindrive

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026