Fahrbachs Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision2.0 acres

Fahrbachs Sub.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 15% park access
💰Home Values

$255K median

🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • McDonald's: 3 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Rasberry Field: 5 min walk
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 5 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This intimate 2-acre community in Kent County offers a unique blend of suburban convenience and spacious living. With median lots of 0.17 acres, residents enjoy more breathing room than typical urban settings, while still maintaining easy access to dining and daily needs. The area features excellent transit connectivity and keeps 8 restaurants within walking distance, plus grocery stores just minutes away.

The location provides quick access to Rasberry Field and 9 other parks within a mile, making it ideal for families who value outdoor recreation. While Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the area with varying quality levels, the proximity to highly-rated options provides educational choices. With 55% owner-occupied homes and a walkable dining scene, this area works well for professionals seeking space without sacrificing urban amenities, and families who want larger lots while staying connected to the city.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$255K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

6

Median Lot Size

0.17 ac

0.11 ac – 0.36 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.9
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Wealthy Market
8 mindrive
Ken's Fruit Market
7 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

McDonald's

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Tacos Yanga
7 minwalk
Domino's
7 minwalk
Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Happy Cat Café

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 3 min drive
Biggby Coffee
9 minbike
MudPenny
11 minbike
Rowster
12 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Rumors

6 mindrive· 29 min walk· 12 min bike
Pyramid Scheme
12 minbike
Dublin Hall
6 mindrive
The Winchester
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

10 minbike· 23 min walk· 4 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
5 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
11 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Rasberry Field

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Campau Park
11 minwalk
Alexander Park
8 minbike
Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Caulfield Park Playground

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Caulfield Park Playground
8 minbike
Dickinson Buffer Park Playground
11 minbike
Clemente Park Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

9 mindrive
Fisk Lake
12 mindrive
Mid Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Plaster Creek Trail

5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Clemente Park Trail

9 minbike· 22 min walk
Grandville Trail
9 minbike
Grandville Trail
10 minbike
Grandville Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

15 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
10 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

13 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
8th Day Gym
7 mindrive
REVfit
8 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Hall Street Station (SB)

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Hall Street Station (NB)
5 minwalk
Madison/Hall (SB)
6 minwalk
Madison/Highland (NB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

CVS Pharmacy

10 mindrive· 20 min bike
Rite Aid
10 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Madison Square Library

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Seymour Library
6 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

4 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Rasberry Field

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.4 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026