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Subdivision16.6 acres

Grooters Plat

Family-friendly community

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
55

Somewhat walkable

  • Kalamazoo/36th (SB): 3 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
52

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 16 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Nature access

  • 2 parks within 1 mile
  • Ken-O-Sha South Loop: 3 min drive
  • Ken-O-Sha Green Loop: 4 min drive

This 17-acre residential area in Kent County offers a quiet suburban setting with convenient access to daily necessities. The community maintains a balanced mix of owner-occupied homes (55%) and rentals, creating a stable neighborhood environment. Residents enjoy easy access to dining and shopping, with 10 restaurants within walking distance and 8 grocery stores within a short drive.

The location provides excellent transit connectivity with a perfect 10/10 transit score, making commuting throughout the Grand Rapids area straightforward. Ken-O-Sha Park serves as the nearest green space, while Reeds Lake offers recreational opportunities just 4 miles away. Students attend Kentwood Public Schools, with the area's top-rated school earning a 7/10 rating. The walkable layout supports daily errands and dining options, though outdoor recreation requires a short trip to nearby parks. This area works well for commuters, small families, and anyone seeking suburban convenience with urban accessibility.

Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
5.8
🌳Nature
1.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Mediterranian Island International Foods

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Meijer
9 minbike
Aldi
7 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Great White Fish Chicken

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Papa John's
6 minbike
Pizza Hut
6 minbike
Florentine Sports Lounge
6 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Cone City

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Tim Hortons
8 minbike
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Pump House

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
The Brass Ring
8 mindrive
Log Cabin
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

8 mindrive
Plaza Mexico
7 mindrive
Lee's Oriental Market
7 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Bowen Station Park

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 6 min drive
Ken-O-Sha Park
11 minbike
Oxford Park
7 mindrive
Burgis Park
5 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Bowen Station Park Playground

10 minbike· 23 min walk· 6 min drive
Rondo Station Park Playground
8 mindrive
Rondo Station Park Playground
8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Ken-O-Sha Blue Loop

6 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Red Loop
6 mindrive
Connector
6 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha South Loop
3 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

12 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
15 mindrive
Stonewater Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Blue's Gym

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Planet Fitness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Kalamazoo/36th (SB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Kalamazoo/Southampton (SB)
4 minwalk
Kalamazoo/Southampton (NB)
4 minwalk
Kalamazoo/36th (NB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Zuah Pharmacy

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
10 minbike
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Rite Aid
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Seymour Library

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
Kentwood Library
9 mindrive
KDL Library - Kentwood
9 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

5 mindrive· 27 min walk· 14 min bike
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall

11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

5.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 16 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Ken-O-Sha Park

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

2

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

4.0 mi

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