Forslund Condominium — satellite view
Condo14375 sq ft

Forslund Condominium

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️0.4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 2% park access
🚶Walkability
77

Very walkable

  • Lyon Square: 2 min walk
  • 27 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$725K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 29 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 0 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 1 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

When you step out your front door here, you're literally in the heart of everything that makes Grand Rapids tick. This is downtown living at its finest — where you can walk to 77 restaurants within a mile, grab coffee 128 meters away, and still retreat to a quiet corner unit with three-sided windows and river views when you need to recharge.

The vibe is pure urban convenience with a Midwest soul. Your morning routine might include a quick walk to Madcap Coffee, then catching the skybridge to wherever work takes you. Evenings could mean dinner at one of the nearby restaurants, a stroll along the riverwalk, or watching the sunset paint the sky orange from your west-facing windows. The fact that you've got perfect 10/10 ratings for both dining and transit access isn't just numbers on a page — it's your daily reality when everything you need is within walking distance.

What locals here love most is being front-row to the city's evolution. You're watching the museum's new landscape take shape, anticipating the soccer stadium that's coming, and living in what many consider the best location downtown has to offer. The walkability here means you genuinely might not need your car for days at a time, especially with Lyon Square and 28 other parks within a mile when you want green space.

This spot is perfect for someone who wants to be plugged into Grand Rapids' energy without compromise. If you're the type who values being steps from Founders Brewing, the riverwalk, and the city's best venues — but also appreciates coming home to updated, move-in-ready space with spectacular views — you'll understand why units here sell before they even hit the market. The area serves Grand Rapids Public Schools, and with 55% owner-occupancy, you're surrounded by people who've chosen to invest in this corner of the city long-term.

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

Walkability

7.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Gorden Food Service
6 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
6 mindrive
Creston Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

K-ROK Korean BBQ & Karaoke

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
ATO Sushi
3 minwalk
Z's Bar & Restaurant
3 minwalk
Ruth's Chris Steak House
3 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Starbucks

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Biggby Coffee
3 minwalk
Terra Bagels
4 minwalk
Madcap Coffee Company
5 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

The Lumber Baron

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Mojo's Piano Bar
2 minwalk
Flanagan’s Irish Pub
3 minwalk
Wise Men Distillery
3 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Easy walk

Webster's Market Inc

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
11 minwalk
Momma D's Kitchen
14 minwalk
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Lyon Square

2 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Louis Campau Promenade
3 minwalk
Rosa Parks Circle
4 minwalk
Riverwalk Trails Park
5 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mel Trotter Park Playground

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 5 min drive
Heartside Park Playground
14 minwalk
Douglas Park Playground
14 minwalk
Heartside Park Playground
14 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

11 mindrive
Fisk Lake
13 mindrive
Mid Lake
10 mindrive
Reeds Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

1 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
<1 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
2 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
2 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Hillcrest Dog Park
8 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Fish Ladder Park Trail

8 minbike· 18 min walk
Fish Ladder Park Trail
8 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
8 mindrive
Grandville Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Gracewil Country Club

12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
Kent Country Club
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

8th Day Gym

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Planet Fitness
14 minwalk
REVfit
5 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
5 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Monroe/Pearl (SB)

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Rosa Parks Circle (CCW)
2 minwalk
Monroe/Louis Station (SB)
3 minwalk
Monroe/Louis (NB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walker Street Pharmacy

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
5 mindrive
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Grand Rapids Public Library

9 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
West Side Library
8 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
7 mindrive
West Leonard Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

10 mindrive
Kidz Clubhouse
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

4 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$675K

1 sales/yr

Units

20

Complex Size

0.33 ac

20 units

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

64.18%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Lyon Square

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

29

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.8 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026