Engelwood Terrace — satellite view
Subdivision5.7 acres

Engelwood Terrace

Walkable and connected

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • 28th/Englewood (EB): 4 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$357K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
47

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 32 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This compact 6-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptionally convenient urban lifestyle with impressive walkability scores. Residents enjoy excellent access to daily necessities, with grocery stores just minutes away and eight restaurants within walking distance. The generous median lot size of nearly half an acre provides more space than typical urban properties, while the mix of owner-occupied and rental homes creates a diverse community feel.

The location excels in connectivity and convenience, earning top marks for transit access and daily errands. MacKay-Jaycee Park sits nearby for outdoor recreation, though those seeking extensive nature activities might venture to Reeds Lake just under three miles away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options available in the district. This area works best for professionals and families who prioritize urban convenience, walkable amenities, and larger lot sizes while maintaining easy access to downtown Grand Rapids.

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

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.0
🍽️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
Easy walk

Aldi

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Meijer
8 minbike
Whole Foods Market
12 minbike
Fresh Thyme
10 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Nu-thai Bistro

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

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Chapbook Café

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Starbucks
7 mindrive
Cafe Bar Mahala
6 mindrive
Starbucks
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

The Brass Ring

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

Momma D's Kitchen

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

MacKay-Jaycee Park

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 7 min drive
Ottawa Hills Park
6 mindrive
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
8 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Ottawa Hills Park Playground

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
6 mindrive
Alger Community Playground
6 mindrive
Stanaback Park Playground
8 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Ken-O-Sha Red Loop

6 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Blue Loop
6 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
5 mindrive
Connector
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail

14 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
13 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

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

28th/Englewood (EB)

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
28th/Englewood (WB)
4 minwalk
28th/Breton (WB)
11 minwalk
Breton/28th (NB)
12 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Zuah Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Seymour Library

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
11 mindrive
KDL Library - Kentwood
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$196K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

13

Median Lot Size

0.45 ac

0.20 ac – 0.73 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Sherwood Global Studies AcademyElementary · PK-06 · 128 students · 12:1 · 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
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 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