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Subdivision6.0 acres

Forrester Gardens

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$448K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
50

Somewhat walkable

  • Kalamazoo/Meijer - 28th St (NB): 5 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

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

This quiet 6-acre residential area offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging over a third of an acre, providing plenty of room for families to spread out. The location strikes a practical balance with excellent transit access and strong daily errands walkability, while keeping a peaceful suburban feel. Residents enjoy close proximity to Ken-O-Sha Park and the Plaster Creek Trail system, perfect for outdoor activities and nature walks.

Daily conveniences are well-covered with grocery stores just minutes away and the Towne and Country Shopping Center nearby for additional shopping needs. While dining options are limited within walking distance, the area compensates with easy access to Grand Rapids' broader restaurant scene. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options available. This area appeals most to families seeking spacious properties with good transit connections and those who appreciate quiet suburban living with urban conveniences close at hand.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$383K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

14

Median Lot Size

0.37 ac

0.35 ac – 0.40 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.0

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
3.3
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Meijer

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Aldi
8 minbike
Ken's Fruit Market
11 minbike
Mediterranian Island International Foods
5 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Nu-thai Bistro

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings
7 minbike
Wendy's
10 minbike
Papa Chops Eatery
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

12 minbike· 6 min drive
Chapbook Café
7 mindrive
Cone City
5 mindrive
Tim Hortons
6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Brass Ring

11 minbike· 6 min drive
The Pump House
5 mindrive
Log Cabin
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

9 mindrive
Plaza Mexico
9 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

MacKay-Jaycee Park

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 7 min drive
Ken-O-Sha Park
9 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park
11 minbike
Plaster Creek
9 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Ottawa Hills Park Playground

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 6 min drive
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
11 minbike
Alger Community Playground
11 minbike
Cheseboro Park Playground
7 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Ken-O-Sha Green Loop

4 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Blue Loop
3 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Blue Loop
7 mindrive
Connector
3 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail

13 minbike
Stanaback Park Trail
16 minbike
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Kalamazoo/Meijer - 28th St (NB)

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Kalamazoo/Meijer - 28th (SB)
5 minwalk
Kalamazoo/32nd (SB)
6 minwalk
Meijer - 28th/Kalamazoo
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Zuah Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Seymour Library

8 mindrive· 12 min bike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 mindrive
Madison Square Library
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

13 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
12 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
10 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 36 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
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