Glenn C. Phelps Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision37026 sq ft

Glenn C. Phelps Sub.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 14% park access
💰Home Values

$411K median

🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Eastern Park Playground: 7 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Eastern Park: 9 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 9 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This intimate 1-acre neighborhood stands out for its generous lot sizes, with properties averaging nearly three times the typical suburban plot at 0.29 acres each. The area offers excellent transit connectivity with top-tier public transportation access, while maintaining a quiet residential character. Residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities including 26 restaurants within walking distance, plus grocery stores and coffee shops all within a mile.

The location provides easy access to Eastern Park and nine other green spaces nearby, while Fisk Lake offers waterfront recreation just over two miles away. Local schools include options ranging from highly-rated institutions to neighborhood elementaries served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. With a solid mix of owner-occupied homes creating community stability, this area works best for families seeking larger lots with urban convenience, professionals who rely on public transit, and anyone who values space without sacrificing city accessibility.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$411K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

3

Median Lot Size

0.29 ac

0.28 ac – 0.30 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
Gorden Food Service
7 minbike
Creston Market
12 minbike
Family Fare
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Jets Pizza
7 minbike
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
7 minbike
McDonald's
6 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 6 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
8 minbike
Starbucks
8 minbike
Bagel Beanery
9 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Seven Monks
7 minbike
Birch Lodge
7 minbike
Duke's
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 6 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
12 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Eastern Park

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Highland Park
11 minbike
Mary Waters Park
9 minbike
Coit Park
8 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Eastern Park Playground

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
10 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minbike
Coit Park Playground
7 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

13 mindrive
Mid Lake
11 mindrive
Church Lake
11 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 mindrive· 13 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

10 minbike· 25 min walk
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

8 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Communitea Wellness

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
REVfit
7 minbike
Fitness 19
7 minbike
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Emerald (EB)

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
9 minwalk
Leonard/Diamond (EB)
11 minwalk
Leonard/Penn (WB)
11 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

8 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

12 minbike· 7 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 mindrive
West Side Library
10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
13 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Eastern Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.2 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026