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Subdivision2.9 acres

Grand Rapids Home

Convenient location

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🎓Schools
48

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 27 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
45

Somewhat walkable

  • Creston Trail: 3 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 3 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 2 min drive
  • Creston Trail: 3 min walk
🚴Bike path access

This compact 3-acre residential area offers a quiet, low-density living experience in Kent County with generous lot sizes that provide residents plenty of space and privacy. The community maintains a balanced mix of owner-occupied homes, creating a stable neighborhood atmosphere just minutes from essential amenities.

Daily conveniences are easily accessible, with six restaurants within walking distance and five grocery stores within a short drive. Briggs Park and two other parks within a mile provide green space for outdoor activities, while Soft Water Lake is just over two miles away for weekend recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's top-rated school earning strong marks. The location works particularly well for families seeking space and tranquility while maintaining reasonable access to urban amenities, and professionals who appreciate a peaceful retreat without sacrificing convenience.

Nearby Schools

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 27 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

4.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
2.3
🚌Transit
5.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Creston Market

10 minbike· 21 min walk· 6 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive
Meijer
8 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Mike's Wings

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Lucy's Cafe
9 minbike
Gaia house cafe
10 minbike
Cafe Mamo
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
Rowster Coffee
8 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Vinny's bar

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
The Pubb Food & Spirits
10 minbike
Quinn & Tuite's
11 minbike
Rezervoir Lounge
12 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

9 mindrive· 19 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Briggs Park

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Riverside Park
14 minwalk
Sweet Street Park
12 minbike
Veterans Nature Trail
4 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Briggs Park Playground

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
5 mindrive
Aberdeen Park Playground
5 mindrive
Aberdeen Park Playground
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

10 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
10 mindrive
Emerald Lake
11 mindrive
Perch Lake
11 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Creston Trail

3 minwalk· 3 min bike
Creston Trail
6 minwalk
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
7 minwalk
Creston Trail
8 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Short drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

2 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Alpine Golf Club

14 mindrive
Kent Country Club
8 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
12 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
8 minbike
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive
Fitness 19
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Bikeable

Plainfield/Knapp (SB)

8 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Plainfield/Knapp (NB)
8 minbike
Plainfield/Palmer (SB)
9 minbike
Plainfield/Palmer (NB)
8 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

10 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 mindrive
KDL Comstock Park
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

8 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

18.28%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Briggs Park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

3

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.1 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026