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Subdivision1.5 acres

Gilners Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Clemente Park Trail: 5 min walk
  • Caulfield Park Trail: 5 min walk
🚶Walkability
51

Somewhat walkable

  • Cesar Chavez/Beacon (SB): 2 min walk
  • 16 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
38

Below average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 44 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground
🚴Bike path access
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 2-acre area offers a unique blend of urban convenience and outdoor accessibility in Kent County. With excellent transit connectivity earning a perfect 10/10 score, residents enjoy seamless transportation options throughout the Grand Rapids region. The location provides solid dining variety with 8 restaurants within walking distance and a coffee shop just 756 meters away, making it easy to grab a quick bite or meet friends locally.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Clemente Park and 10 other parks within a mile, plus Battjes Lake just 1.8 miles away for water activities. Four boat launches within 5 miles expand recreational possibilities. The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the strongest nearby school rating 8/10. With 55% owner-occupancy, the community maintains stability while welcoming newcomers. This location works particularly well for commuters who value transit access, outdoor recreation opportunities, and urban dining convenience without sacrificing green space access.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Clemente Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

1.8 mi

Walkability

5.1

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
0.9
🍽️Dining
6.3
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

10 mindrive· 12 min bike
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Tacos El Cuñado

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Rincón Criollo Restaurant
6 minbike
Domino's
12 minbike
Coffee Shops
Short walk

MudPenny

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 6 min drive
Happy Cat Café
11 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Tin Can/City View Flats

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 9 min drive
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
11 minbike
Dublin Hall
11 minbike
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 8 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
11 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Clemente Park

5 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Caulfield Park
7 minwalk
Kensington Park
7 minbike
Roosevelt Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Clemente Park Playground

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 6 min drive
Caulfield Park Playground
8 minwalk
Caulfield Park Playground
8 minwalk
Kensington Park Playground
14 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

11 mindrive
Lamar Lake
11 mindrive
Luvis Lake
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
11 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 9 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Clemente Park Trail

5 minwalk· 3 min bike
Caulfield Park Trail
5 minwalk
Caulfield Park Trail
7 minwalk
Caulfield Park Trail
8 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

8 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

10 minbike· 18 min walk· 8 min drive
8th Day Gym
10 minbike
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Cesar Chavez/Beacon (SB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 4 min drive
Cesar Chavez/Beacon (NB)
2 minwalk
Godfrey/B (NB)
3 minwalk
Godfrey/Oxford (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Madison Square Library

10 mindrive· 29 min walk· 13 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive

Nearby Schools

3.8
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 44 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
6Southwest Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-06 · 635 students · 19:1 · 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
2Burton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 482 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026