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Subdivision8.9 acres

Gross Point Gardens

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 16% park access
💰Home Values

$345K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
52

Somewhat walkable

  • Covell Ave Station (WB): 9 min walk
  • 3 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 31 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This peaceful residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging 0.22 acres, giving homeowners room to breathe on the northwest side of Grand Rapids. The neighborhood maintains a quiet, established character with well-maintained homes that have often stayed within the same families for years. Daily conveniences are easily accessible, with nearby amenities including seven restaurants within walking distance and a coffee shop just steps away.

While the area has a more suburban feel with moderate walkability, residents appreciate the solid transit connections that provide easy access to downtown Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Families are served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore nine parks within a mile, plus enjoy water activities at nearby Lake Leota. This neighborhood works best for those seeking established residential living with space to spread out, convenient transit access, and a strong sense of community ownership.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$373K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

33

Median Lot Size

0.22 ac

0.16 ac – 0.39 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.2

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.4
🍽️Dining
5.8
🌳Nature
3.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Family Fare

6 mindrive· 30 min walk· 17 min bike
Bridge Street Market
6 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Fu Garden

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
B.C. Pizza
11 minwalk
Big Apple Bagels
12 minwalk
Mr Burger
12 minwalk
Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Tim Hortons
6 mindrive
Eden Cafe
5 mindrive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

4 mindrive· 24 min walk· 15 min bike
Joey's Tavern
5 mindrive
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
7 mindrive
Monarch's Club
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

6 mindrive· 16 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Covell Park

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Tremont Greenspace
7 minbike
Shawmut Park
3 mindrive
Picnic Area
5 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Shawmut Park Playground

7 mindrive· 23 min walk· 15 min bike
Picnic Area Playground
5 mindrive
John Ball south playground
12 minbike
Lincoln Park Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Leota

13 mindrive
Battjes Lake
15 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
12 mindrive
Lamar Lake
13 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
12 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

3 mindrive
Trestle Trail
5 mindrive
Trestle Trail
5 mindrive
Trestle Trail
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Covell Dog Park

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
8 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Kent Trails

10 minbike· 28 min walk
Butterworth Park Trail
13 minbike
Oxford Street Trail
14 minbike
Oxford Street Trail
14 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
10 mindrive
Grandville Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Mines Golf Course

2 mindrive
Kent Country Club
13 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

5 mindrive· 17 min bike
8th Day Gym
6 mindrive
Planet Fitness
8 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Covell Ave Station (WB)

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Bridge/Grandview Apartments (EB)
10 minwalk
Covell Ave Station (EB)
10 minwalk
Bridge/Lake Michigan (WB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Rite Aid

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

West Side Library

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 31 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
3Shawmut Hills SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 261 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026