Glenn C. Phelps Sub.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $411K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 4.5/10
Tucked into Highland Park, Glenn C. Phelps Sub. sits on a single acre where lots run around 0.29 acres—modest footprints that keep things dense and walkable in the residential grid. Downtown Grand Rapids is seven and a half minutes away by car, which means you're close enough to catch a show on Fulton Street but far enough that your street stays quiet; the Gerald R. Ford Airport lands about twenty minutes east if you need it. Homes here hover around $411K, the kind of price point that draws both first-time buyers and people who already know the neighborhood and came back. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and a transit stop sits a six-minute walk from most addresses—practical for anyone who'd rather not drive every errand. Eastern Park is four minutes on foot, while over 150 restaurants cluster within a mile, so the dining reach is real even if you're driving to most of them. This is the kind of place where the subdivision itself doesn't announce itself; it just *is*, woven into the larger fabric of a neighborhood that's been here and solid.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$411K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Eastern Park: 9 min walk
- Highland Park: 11 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Glenn C. Phelps Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,792/mo
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Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$411K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
0.28 ac – 0.30 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Eastern Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Balls Dogs
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Sports Bar
+1 more
Eastern Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Leonard/Emerald (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Glenn C. Phelps Sub. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Glenn C. Phelps Sub. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Restaurant
Carlucci's Pizza
Restaurant
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Kendall School
School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Glenn C. Phelps Sub.
- What do homes cost in Glenn C. Phelps Sub.?
- The median home value in Glenn C. Phelps Sub. is about $411,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Glenn C. Phelps Sub.?
- Glenn C. Phelps Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Glenn C. Phelps Sub. walkable?
- Glenn C. Phelps Sub. scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.