Fuller & Rice Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 4.6/10
Early evening's when this stretch really clicks—the light hits the brick just right, and you've got the hum of foot traffic from the restaurants a short walk away without it feeling loud. You're planted right in the middle of West Grand, where two acres means you're close enough to downtown (7 minutes in the car) that commuting is a non-issue, but far enough out that you've still got room and that small-town vibe the neighborhood's known for. Harrison Park is a 10-minute walk if you want to shoot hoops or let the kids loose, and there are nearly a hundred restaurants within a mile—everything from taquerias to brewpubs to casual spots that've moved into converted factory spaces. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, there's a transit stop four minutes on foot, and the Grand River boat launch at Comstock is less than a mile away if you're into getting on the water.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- West Grand Trail: 4 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Rico's Deli
BIGGBY COFFEE
F.O.P. Hall
Harrison Park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
West Grand Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Ann (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Fuller & Rice Add. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
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Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Fuller & Rice Add. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Harrison Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Greyline Brewing Co.
Restaurant
Casey's
Restaurant
Rico's Deli
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Popeyes
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Harrison Park Academy
Turner School
Palmer School
Villa Maria School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(16)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+13 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Fuller & Rice Add.
- What schools serve Fuller & Rice Add.?
- Fuller & Rice Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Fuller & Rice Add. walkable?
- Fuller & Rice Add. scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.