H. D. Carpenters Add. — satellite view
Subdivision8.9 acres

H. D. Carpenters Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 5 min drive
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 5 min drive
🚶Walkability
69

Very walkable

  • Lake/Auburn (SB): 2 min walk
  • 14 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$460K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 9-acre neighborhood sits in the heart of Grand Rapids, offering an exceptional urban convenience rarely found elsewhere. With restaurants just steps away and grocery stores within a few blocks, daily life flows effortlessly here. The area excels at walkability, particularly for errands and transit access, making car-free living quite feasible.

Residents enjoy generous lot sizes averaging 0.13 acres, providing space for private backyards perfect for entertaining and family time. The location puts you minutes from hospitals, colleges, and downtown attractions, while Sigsbee Park and 14 other parks within walking distance offer plenty of green space. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. This neighborhood works best for urban professionals, college students, and families who prioritize walkability and central access to everything Grand Rapids offers.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Sigsbee Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.0 mi

Walkability

6.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.0
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
5.2
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick bike

Wealthy Market

3 minbike· 3 min drive
Family Fare
5 minbike
Gorden Food Service
9 minbike
D&W
10 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Quick bike

Hancock

2 minbike· 2 min drive
Little Caesars
1 minbike
Good Judy's Market & Juice Bar
2 minbike
Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop
1 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick bike

Scorpion Hearts Club

2 minbike· 2 min drive
That Early Bird
3 minbike
That Early Bird
3 minbike
Brown Butter Creperie and Cafe
4 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick bike

Eastown Sports Bar & Grill

4 minbike· 2 min drive
The Meanwhile
3 minbike
Mulligan's Pub
4 minbike
Harmony Brewing Company
5 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short walk

Fulton Street Farmers Market

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 minwalk
Rakowski Family Farm Market
13 minwalk
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Sigsbee Park

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Hosken Park
8 minwalk
Congress Park
10 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park
11 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Sigsbee Park Playground

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Sigsbee Park Playground
6 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
10 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
10 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Reeds Lake

10 mindrive
Fisk Lake
9 minbike
Mid Lake
7 mindrive
Church Lake
10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Reeds Lake Trail

5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive
Hall Street trail
7 mindrive
Hall Street trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

15 minbike
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
14 minbike
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

11 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

15 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
Kent Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Communitea Wellness

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
2 minbike
REVfit
11 minbike
8th Day Gym
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lake/Auburn (SB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Lake/Auburn (WB)
3 minwalk
Fuller/Wealthy (SB)
3 minwalk
Lake/Carlton (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

CVS Pharmacy

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 minbike
Rite Aid
10 minbike
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Ottawa Hills Public Library

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
7 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
12 minbike
Madison Square Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Wealthy Theater

2 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
14 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$280K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

45

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

1533 sq ft – 0.40 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026