Fords Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision4.0 acres

Fords Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 14% park access
🚶Walkability
65

Very walkable

  • College/Leonard (NB): 6 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$211K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 8 min drive

This compact 4-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers a unique blend of historic character and urban convenience. The area features well-preserved early 1900s architecture, including beautiful Craftsman-style homes with original details and thoughtful period features. With typical lots around 0.11 acres, residents enjoy more intimate outdoor spaces while staying connected to city amenities.

The location provides excellent walkability for daily needs, with grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance and strong public transit access. Mary Waters Park anchors the immediate area, while ten parks within a mile offer plenty of green space options. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. This neighborhood works best for those who appreciate historic homes, value walkable urban living, and want to be part of an established community with authentic character.

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

Walkability

6.5

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Creston Market

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

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Gaia house cafe

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Cafe Mamo
11 minwalk
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
14 minwalk
Lucy's Cafe
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Rowster Coffee

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
Bagel Beanery
11 minbike
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Rezervoir Lounge

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
10 minwalk
Vitale's Sports Bar
14 minwalk
Vinny's bar
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

8 mindrive· 14 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Mary Waters Park

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Sweet Street Park
11 minwalk
Belknap Park
9 minbike
Coit Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Mary Waters Park Playground

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

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

13 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive· 17 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

West Grand Trail

7 minbike· 20 min walk
West Grand Trail
8 minbike
West Grand Trail
8 minbike
Creston Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

The Loading Dock

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
11 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
15 minwalk
Fitness 19
11 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

College/Leonard (NB)

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Leonard/Lafayette (EB)
6 minwalk
Leonard/Lafayette (WB)
6 minwalk
College/Leonard (SB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens
12 minbike
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Van Belkum Branch

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$317K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

29

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2095 sq ft – 0.24 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

2.7 mi

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

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026