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Subdivision31.1 acres

Grand Heights

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 3 parks within 1 mile
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 4 min drive
  • Worcester Drive Northeast: 8 min drive
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
39

Car-dependent

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet residential area on Grand Rapids' northeast side offers spacious living with mature, tree-lined streets and generous lot sizes across its 31 acres. The location provides convenient access to the popular Knapps Corner shopping district while maintaining a peaceful suburban feel. With nearby amenities including a dozen restaurants within walking distance and several grocery options, daily needs are easily met despite the area's more secluded nature.

The neighborhood features a mix of well-maintained ranch and colonial-style homes, many recently updated with modern kitchens and finished basements. Residents enjoy proximity to multiple parks and outdoor spaces, plus reasonable transit access for commuting. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. This area works well for families seeking updated homes with character, professionals wanting a quiet retreat close to shopping and dining, and anyone who values peaceful residential living with urban conveniences nearby.

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

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

3

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lamberton Lake

1.9 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 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
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
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

3.9

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
3.7
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
6.5
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 6 min drive
Creston Market
8 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
7 mindrive
Aldi
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Wing Kingz

9 minbike· 18 min walk· 6 min drive
Hunan
9 minbike
Papa Murphy's
10 minbike
Little Caesars
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
Starbucks
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Vitale's Sports Bar

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
7 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
8 mindrive
Rezervoir Lounge
8 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

11 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Ball Perkins Park

15 minwalk· 15 min bike· 4 min drive
Huff Park
8 minbike
Aberdeen Park
6 mindrive
Sweet Street Park
8 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Huff Park Playground

11 minbike· 24 min walk· 4 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
6 mindrive
Aberdeen Park Playground
7 mindrive
Aberdeen Park Playground
7 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Emerald Lake

12 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
11 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Perch Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
10 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
11 mindrive
Worcester Drive Northeast
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Huff Park Trail

10 minbike· 24 min walk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

13 mindrive
Kent Country Club
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Fitness 19

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
9 mindrive
The Loading Dock
9 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Walkable

Fuller/Sweet (SB)

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 5 min drive
Fuller/Sweet (NB)
13 minwalk
Fuller/Travis (NB)
7 minbike
Fuller/Kentwood (SB)
8 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Grand Valley Pharmacist
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Yankee Clipper Library

11 minbike· 26 min walk· 5 min drive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
Miller Library
8 mindrive
West Side Library
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
13 mindrive

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

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