Franklin'S Add. — satellite view
Subdivision3.8 acres

Franklin'S Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 25% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Family Park: 13 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail: 13 min walk
💰Home Values

$188K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • Burton/Palace (WB): 2 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area offers a convenient lifestyle with excellent transit access and proximity to daily essentials. With 7 restaurants within walking distance and 4 grocery stores nearby, residents enjoy easy access to dining and shopping options. The location provides quick highway access while maintaining a residential feel, with homes typically sitting on modest lots averaging 0.12 acres.

The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options available nearby. Plaster Creek Family Park anchors the local recreation scene, and residents can explore 7 parks within a mile for outdoor activities. For water recreation, Battjes Lake sits less than 2 miles away, with 4 boat launches accessible within a short drive. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable community atmosphere. This location works well for commuters seeking affordability and convenience, particularly those who value transit access and proximity to urban amenities.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Plaster Creek Family Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

1.9 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$232K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

24

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

3332 sq ft – 0.37 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.9
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
ALDI
12 minbike
Ken's Fruit Market
7 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Popeyes

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
13 minwalk
Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana
14 minwalk
Tacos Yanga
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Happy Cat Café
5 mindrive
MudPenny
6 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Log Cabin

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
The Brass Ring
6 mindrive
Tin Can/City View Flats
7 mindrive
The Winchester
8 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
7 mindrive
Plaza Mexico
7 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
6 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Plaster Creek Family Park

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Burton Woods Park
8 minbike
Garfield Park
8 minbike
Plaster Creek
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

The Meadows

11 minwalk· 8 min bike· 4 min drive
Plaster Creek Family Park Playground
13 minwalk
Garfield Park Playground
8 minbike
Roosevelt Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bike ride

Battjes Lake

22 minbike
Lamar Lake
25 minbike
Luvis Lake
27 minbike
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail

13 minwalk· 5 min bike
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
14 minwalk
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
14 minwalk
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
14 minwalk

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

8th Day Gym

8 mindrive
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive
REVfit
9 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Burton/Palace (WB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Burton/Palace (EB)
3 minwalk
Burton/Buchanan (EB)
3 minwalk
Burton/Buchanan (WB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

9 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
10 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Rite Aid
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Madison Square Library

12 minbike· 7 min drive
Seymour Library
6 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
9 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

8 mindrive

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026