Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision5.8 acres

Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 18% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
  • Hall Street trail: 5 min drive
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 6 min walk
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • MLK/Fuller (EB): 5 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$300K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground

This intimate 6-acre neighborhood sits perfectly between Eastown and Ottawa Hills, offering residents the best of both worlds with excellent transit access and walkable amenities. The area features distinctive Craftsman-style homes on generous lots, many showcasing original architectural details like built-in bookshelves, sunrooms, and beautiful woodwork that creates an instantly welcoming atmosphere.

With 32 restaurants within walking distance and nearby amenities like coffee shops and grocery stores less than a mile away, daily life feels both convenient and connected. Martin Luther King Jr. Park anchors the neighborhood's outdoor options, while Fisk Lake offers water recreation just a mile away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with access to some highly-rated options in the district. This area appeals most to professionals and families who appreciate historic character, walkable urban conveniences, and proximity to Grand Rapids' vibrant eastside culture.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.0 mi

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
6.2
🌳Nature
4.6
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Wealthy Market

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
D&W
10 minbike
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Little Caesars

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Kelvin and Co
15 minwalk
Basalt
15 minwalk
Good Judy's Market & Juice Bar
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Brown Butter Creperie and Cafe

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
High Tea
7 minbike
That Early Bird
7 minbike
Spoonlickers
7 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Mulligan's Pub

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
7 minbike
Harmony Brewing Company
7 minbike
The Meanwhile
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Fulton Street Farmers Market

9 minbike· 25 min walk· 8 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

6 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Sigsbee Park
12 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park
15 minwalk
Alexander Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
6 minwalk
Sigsbee Park Playground
12 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
14 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Fisk Lake

11 minbike· 7 min drive
Reeds Lake
12 mindrive
Mid Lake
11 mindrive
Church Lake
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

6 mindrive
Hall Street trail
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 10 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail

11 minbike
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
15 minbike
Grandville Trail
16 minbike
Grandville Trail
16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 8 min drive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

MLK/Fuller (EB)

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
MLK/Fuller (WB)
6 minwalk
Fuller/Alexander (NB)
6 minwalk
Fuller/Prince (NB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Rite Aid
9 minbike
📚Libraries
Short walk

Ottawa Hills Public Library

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Madison Square Library
11 minbike
KDL - East Grand Rapids
11 minbike
Seymour Library
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Wealthy Theater

5 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$461K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

45

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

3929 sq ft – 0.30 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026