Franklin Estates No 1

You're looking at a subdivision where you'll want your car keys handy—most errands are going to require a drive rather than a walk, though there's a coffee shop about 18 minutes on foot if you're willing to make the trek. The lots run just under four-tenths of an acre, so you're getting residential space without sprawling acreage, and you're positioned nicely for getting into downtown Grand Rapids in about 22 minutes or reaching the Medical Mile in under 24. It's the kind of place where you settle in for a quieter rhythm, with Rush Creek Park a reasonable walk away when you want to get outside.