H.E. Thompson Add. — satellite view
Subdivision10.1 acres

H.E. Thompson Add.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$178K median

🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Madison/Griggs (SB): 5 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 51 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 10-acre area in Kent County offers an interesting blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. With modest lot sizes averaging 0.11 acres and a strong owner-occupied rate of 55%, the community maintains a stable, neighborhood feel. Residents enjoy excellent transit access with a perfect 10/10 rating, making commuting throughout Grand Rapids seamless.

Daily needs are easily met with grocery stores just 266 meters away and several dining options within walking distance. Garfield Park provides the closest green space, with seven parks total within a mile for outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with significant variation in school quality across nearby options. The area works particularly well for commuters who value transit access and urban convenience, as well as first-time homebuyers seeking an established neighborhood with manageable property sizes.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$178K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

44

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2426 sq ft – 0.17 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.8
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Ken's Fruit Market
6 mindrive
ALDI
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana
7 minwalk
Popeyes
10 minwalk
Tacos Yanga
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short drive

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

5 mindrive· 29 min walk· 12 min bike
Happy Cat Café
6 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive
MudPenny
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Log Cabin

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 4 min drive
The Brass Ring
5 mindrive
The Winchester
8 mindrive
Tin Can/City View Flats
10 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
7 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
Plaza Mexico
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Dickinson Buffer Park

11 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Garfield Park
13 minwalk
Burton Woods Park
13 minwalk
Rasberry Field
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Dickinson Buffer Park Playground

12 minwalk· 8 min bike· 4 min drive
Garfield Park Playground
13 minwalk
The Meadows
6 mindrive
Plaster Creek Family Park Playground
6 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

12 mindrive
Fisk Lake
14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Plaster Creek Trail

4 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
4 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
9 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
11 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

11 minbike· 26 min walk
Plaster Creek Trail
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

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

Indian Trails Golf Course

12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
13 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

10 mindrive
8th Day Gym
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Madison/Griggs (SB)

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Madison/Griggs (NB)
5 minwalk
Madison/Crofton (SB)
7 minwalk
Madison/Crofton (NB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Madison Square Library

8 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Seymour Library
5 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
7 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
14 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 51 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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
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
4Dickinson Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 244 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026