Garfield Park Heights — satellite view
Subdivision15.4 acres

Garfield Park Heights

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 10% park access
💰Home Values

$453K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Burton Woods Park: 3 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 13 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 2 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 2 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This intimate 15-acre enclave on Grand Rapids' southeast side features executive-style homes on tree-lined streets with generous lot sizes averaging 0.18 acres. The area showcases beautiful Dutch Colonial Revival and classic architecture from the 1920s, with many homes featuring screened porches, fireplaces, and mature landscaping that provides natural privacy.

Residents enjoy excellent transit access and a solid selection of nearby amenities including 10 restaurants within walking distance and convenient grocery shopping. Burton Woods Park anchors the local recreation scene, with 13 parks total within a mile for outdoor activities. The neighborhood serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some exceptional options nearby. This quiet residential pocket works best for families and professionals seeking classic home character, larger lots, and easy access to both nature and urban conveniences.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$423K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

66

Median Lot Size

0.18 ac

0.15 ac – 0.53 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
6.8
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Ken's Fruit Market

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 4 min drive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
8 minbike
ALDI
8 mindrive
Meijer
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Popeyes

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
McDonald's
14 minwalk
Real Food Cafe
15 minwalk
The Old Goat
6 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Log Cabin

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
The Brass Ring
15 minwalk
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Lee's Oriental Market

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Plaza Mexico
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Burton Woods Park

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Plaster Creek
7 minwalk
Garfield Park
11 minwalk
Plaster Creek
12 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Plaster Creek Playground

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 6 min drive
Garfield Park Playground
11 minwalk
Plaster Creek Family Park Playground
7 minbike
The Meadows
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

12 mindrive
Lamar Lake
12 mindrive
Luvis Lake
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Plaster Creek Trail

2 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
2 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Plaster Creek Trail

12 minwalk· 5 min bike
Plaster Creek Trail
7 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
10 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

14 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

10 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Division/Alger (NB)

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Division/Alger (SB)
7 minwalk
Kroc Center Station (SB)
8 minwalk
Kroc Center Station (NB)
8 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
📚Libraries
Walkable

Seymour Library

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Madison Square Library
11 minbike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
9 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
13 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Burton Woods Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

13

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.6 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026