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Subdivision32.4 acres

Grosse Pointe Estates

Family-friendly community

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 23% park access
🚶Walkability
51

Somewhat walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
  • Trestle Trail: 4 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet 32-acre residential area offers the perfect balance of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility, positioned just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Residents enjoy easy access to the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Van Andel Arena, and the Downtown Market, while scenic riverfront trails provide outdoor recreation opportunities. The nearby amenities include convenient dining and shopping, with a coffee shop just steps away and several restaurants within walking distance.

The area features a mix of mid-century modern homes and traditional properties on generous lots, creating a spacious feel that's becoming increasingly rare close to the city center. With quick access to John Ball Zoo, Bridge Street, and Millennium Park, residents can easily explore everything Grand Rapids has to offer. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the district. This location works best for professionals and families who want suburban space with an easy commute to downtown attractions and employment centers.

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

Walkability

5.1

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.4
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳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
Quick drive

Family Fare

6 mindrive· 25 min walk· 17 min bike
Bridge Street Market
6 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
7 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Fu Garden

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
B.C. Pizza
13 minwalk
Big Apple Bagels
14 minwalk
Mr Burger
14 minwalk
Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby

12 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Eden Cafe
5 mindrive
Tim Hortons
6 mindrive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

4 mindrive· 16 min bike
Joey's Tavern
5 mindrive
Monarch's Club
6 mindrive
River City Saloon
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

6 mindrive· 18 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

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Shawmut Park
3 mindrive
Tremont Greenspace
9 minbike
Shawmut Hills Park
5 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Shawmut Park Playground

6 mindrive· 18 min walk· 15 min bike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
12 minbike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
6 mindrive
Picnic Area Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Leota

12 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
4 mindrive
Trestle Trail
5 mindrive
Trestle Trail
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Covell Dog Park

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
8 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Kent Trails

12 minbike· 29 min walk
Butterworth Park Trail
15 minbike
Oxford Street Trail
16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

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

Mines Golf Course

1 mindrive
Kent Country Club
13 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Planet Fitness

5 mindrive· 26 min walk· 18 min bike
Planet Fitness
8 mindrive
Family Fitness
7 mindrive
8th Day Gym
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Walkable

Covell Ave Station (WB)

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Covell Ave Station (EB)
11 minwalk
Bridge/Lake Michigan (WB)
12 minwalk
Bridge/Lake Michigan (EB)
12 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Rite Aid

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

West Side Library

6 mindrive· 17 min bike
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

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

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 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

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Leota

2.2 mi

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

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