Gelock & Van Brees Add, Amended Plat of Lots 1 Through 8, Lots 19 Through 22, and Vacated Alleys of Block 1 — satellite view
Subdivision1.6 acres

Gelock & Van Brees Add, Amended Plat of Lots 1 Through 8, Lots 19 Through 22, and Vacated Alleys of Block 1

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
80

Walker's paradise

  • Leonard/Alpine (EB): 1 min walk
  • 19 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 6 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min drive
🎓Schools
45

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 35 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 2-acre community offers exceptional urban convenience with outstanding walkability for daily life. Residents enjoy easy access to nearby amenities including 17 restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery stores just minutes away. The nearest dining option sits just 144 meters from your door, while essential shopping is only 266 meters away. Public transit connectivity rates perfectly, making commuting throughout Grand Rapids effortless.

The neighborhood provides a well-balanced mix of owner-occupied and rental properties, creating a stable community atmosphere. Harrison Park and six other parks within a mile offer green space for recreation, while boat enthusiasts can reach launch points within a short drive. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the highest-rated nearby school achieving strong performance. This location works exceptionally well for professionals seeking urban convenience, transit users, and anyone who values walkable access to dining and daily necessities.

Walkability

8.0

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
10.0
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Rodriguez Supermarket

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Bridge Street Market
10 minbike
Creston Market
12 minbike
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
10 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Arnie's

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
New Great Wall Buffet
7 minwalk
Taco Bell
7 minwalk
McDonald's
8 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Roots Brew Shop
14 minwalk
Eden Cafe
10 minbike
Starbucks
12 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Kuzzin's Lounge

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
The Mitten Brewing Company
8 minwalk
Play Station Pub
9 minwalk
River City Saloon
9 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

10 minbike· 21 min walk· 5 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Harrison Park

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Nagold Park
9 minbike
Sullivan Field
10 minbike
Richmond Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Harrison Park Playground

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Richmond Park Playground
7 minbike
Richmond Park Playground
7 minbike
Sullivan Field Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

12 mindrive
Battjes Lake
14 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 8 min drive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
12 minbike
Covell Dog Park
7 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Harrison Park Trail

8 minwalk· 3 min bike
West Grand Trail
11 minwalk
West Grand Trail
12 minwalk
West Grand Trail
13 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

10 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 6 min drive
The Loading Dock
9 minbike
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive
8th Day Gym
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Alpine (EB)

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Leonard/Alpine (WB)
<1 minwalk
Alpine/Leonard (SB)
<1 minwalk
Alpine/Leonard (NB)
2 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Easy walk

Walgreens

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· 1 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
14 minwalk
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Short walk

West Leonard Library

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
West Side Library
10 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

11 mindrive
Kidz Clubhouse
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Harrison Park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

3.6 mi

Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 35 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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