Grove St Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision6.4 acres

Grove St Sub.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 15% park access
🚶Walkability
76

Very walkable

  • Plainfield/Grove (SB): 1 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$172K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

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

This compact 6-acre area in Kent County offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and neighborhood character. With excellent walkability scores, residents enjoy easy access to daily needs — grocery stores are just steps away, and 16 restaurants sit within a mile. The location provides outstanding transit and fitness access, making it simple to get around Grand Rapids and stay active.

The area features smaller lot sizes averaging 0.10 acres, creating a close-knit community feel with 55% owner-occupied homes. Mary Waters Park anchors the neighborhood as the nearest of 10 parks within walking distance, while Soft Water Lake offers recreational opportunities just under 3 miles away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the best nearby school earning strong ratings. This location works particularly well for urban professionals, small families, and anyone seeking walkable city living with convenient amenities and good transit connections.

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

Walkability

7.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
6.9
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
10.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Creston Market

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 minbike
Family Fare
8 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Gaia house cafe

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Cafe Mamo
8 minwalk
Silva
14 minwalk
Linear Restaurant
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short drive

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

4 mindrive· 22 min walk· 13 min bike
Rowster Coffee
9 minbike
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
10 minbike
Roots Brew Shop
11 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Rezervoir Lounge

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
6 minwalk
The Garage Bar
7 minbike
Our Tavern
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Webster's Market Inc

12 minbike· 6 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Mary Waters Park

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Sweet Street Park
13 minwalk
Canal Street Park
14 minwalk
Belknap Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
13 minwalk
Canal Street Park Playground
7 minbike
Coit Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

11 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Emerald Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 mindrive· 14 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

West Grand Trail

6 minbike· 16 min walk
West Grand Trail
7 minbike
West Grand Trail
7 minbike
West Grand Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
6 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Easy walk

The Loading Dock

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
The Loading Dock
2 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
9 minbike
Fitness 19
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Grove (SB)

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Plainfield/Grove (NB)
2 minwalk
Plainfield/Lister (SB)
3 minwalk
Leonard/Plainfield (WB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

9 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
10 minbike
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walker Street Pharmacy
10 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Short walk

Van Belkum Branch

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
West Side Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$222K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

39

Median Lot Size

4195 sq ft

322 sq ft – 0.79 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 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
4Palmer SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 178 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 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