Fitchs Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision43124 sq ft

Fitchs Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 14% park access
🚶Walkability
64

Very walkable

  • College/Leonard (NB): 3 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$193K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 5 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 7 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers a unique blend of urban convenience and intimate neighborhood character. With significantly larger lots averaging 0.09 acres compared to typical city parcels, residents enjoy more space while maintaining excellent access to daily necessities. The location provides outstanding transit connectivity with a perfect 10/10 rating, making commuting throughout Grand Rapids effortless.

Daily life is remarkably convenient with 19 restaurants within walking distance and 6 grocery stores within a short drive. Mary Waters Park anchors the recreational scene as one of 10 parks within a mile, while fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the solid 6.5/10 rating for exercise opportunities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the best nearby school earning strong ratings. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable community atmosphere. This area works exceptionally well for commuters who value transit access, families seeking more spacious lots, and anyone who prioritizes walkable amenities with room to breathe.

Walkability

6.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Creston Market

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike
Gorden Food Service
4 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Gaia house cafe

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
11 minwalk
Cafe Mamo
12 minwalk
Lucy's Cafe
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
Bagel Beanery
9 minbike
Rowster Coffee
10 minbike
Lyon Street Café
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Rezervoir Lounge

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Vitale's Sports Bar
11 minwalk
Quinn & Tuite's
11 minwalk
Vinny's bar
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
7 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Sweet Street Park

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Mary Waters Park
10 minwalk
Belknap Park
10 minbike
Eastern Park
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
10 minbike
Coit Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

13 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
13 mindrive
Fisk Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
8 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

9 minbike· 22 min walk
West Grand Trail
9 minbike
West Grand Trail
9 minbike
Creston Trail
11 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

8 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
Kent Country Club
4 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Communitea Wellness

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
The Loading Dock
14 minwalk
The Loading Dock
14 minwalk
Fitness 19
9 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

College/Leonard (NB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
College/Leonard (SB)
3 minwalk
Leonard/Union (EB)
5 minwalk
Leonard/Union (WB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
5 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Walkable

Van Belkum Branch

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
West Leonard Library
9 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

12 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
6 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$193K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

9

Median Lot Size

3777 sq ft

3489 sq ft – 0.16 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mary Waters Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.6 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026