Giles Add.
Explore Giles Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable with great nature access”
Walker's paradise
- That Early Bird: 2 min walk
- 25 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 13 parks within 1 mile
- Wilcox Park: 4 min walk
- Fisk Lake: 6 min bike
$411K median
- 1 sales in past year
This compact 5-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and convenience. With an impressive 9.1/10 walkability score, residents enjoy having 54 restaurants within a mile, plus coffee shops just 30 meters away and grocery stores easily accessible within a short walk. The area features classic architecture with original woodwork and character details, typically on smaller lots averaging 0.11 acres that create an intimate community feel.
The location provides excellent nearby amenities including Wilcox Park and 12 other parks within walking distance, plus Fisk Lake just over half a mile away for outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some top-rated options nearby. With perfect 10/10 scores for dining, transit, and fitness accessibility, this area works exceptionally well for urban professionals, walkability enthusiasts, and anyone who values being steps away from Grand Rapids' best restaurants and amenities.
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Family Fare
Jimmy John's
+1 more
That Early Bird
+1 more
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
+1 more
Fulton Street Farmers Market
+1 more
Wilcox Park
+1 more
Wilcox Park Playground
+1 more
Mid Lake
Reeds Lake Trail
+1 more
Hillcrest Dog Park
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Kent Country Club
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Wealthy/Lake (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
Wealthy Theater
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wilcox Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
13
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fisk Lake
0.6 mi
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$477K
1 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
1708 sq ft – 0.75 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Subdivisions
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