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Subdivision10890 sq ft

Hill-Wa-Son Sub

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 21% park access
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Reeds Lake within walking distance
  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Reeds Lake Boulevard Cut-off: 1 min drive
🎓Schools
66

Above average schools

  • East Grand Rapids Public School District
  • 20 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
33

Car-dependent

  • Griffiths Park: 3 min walk
  • 3 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful lifestyle just steps from Reeds Lake, making it ideal for those who love waterfront living without the crowds. With 95% owner-occupied homes and excellent access to nature, residents enjoy a strong sense of community while being surrounded by 8 parks within walking distance, including nearby Griffiths Park.

The location provides a nice balance of tranquility and convenience, with 13 restaurants and 3 grocery stores reasonably accessible, though daily errands typically require a short drive. Students attend East Grand Rapids Public School District, which includes some highly-rated options. With 3 boat launches within five miles and strong outdoor recreation scores, the area caters well to water enthusiasts and nature lovers. This community works best for families and professionals seeking a quiet, ownership-focused neighborhood with excellent lake access and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

3.55%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Griffiths Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

0.2 mi

Nearby Schools

6.6
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 20 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: East Grand Rapids Public School District

9Breton Downs SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 459 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
9East Grand Rapids High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 914 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
9East Grand Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 652 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
9Lakeside SchoolElementary · K-05 · 451 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
8Wealthy SchoolElementary · K-05 · 462 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

3.3

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
2.7
🌳Nature
5.9
🚌Transit
3.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

D&W

10 minbike· 28 min walk· 6 min drive
Family Fare
8 mindrive
Forest Hills Foods
9 mindrive
D&W Fresh Market
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Rose's

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 6 min drive
Bowdie's Chophouse
11 minbike
Pink Piggy
12 minbike
Bagel Kitchen
11 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Jersey Junction

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 6 min drive
Starbucks
11 minbike
Spoonlickers
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Gravity Taphouse + Grille

10 mindrive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
8 mindrive
Harmony Brewing Company
8 mindrive
Mulligan's Pub
8 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Fulton Street Farmers Market

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Griffiths Park

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Manhattan Park
8 minwalk
Cascade Community Association Park
13 minwalk
Hodenpyl Woods
14 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Hidden Lake

10 minbike· 8 min drive
Reeds Lake
3 minbike
Church Lake
7 minbike
Mid Lake
9 minbike
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Hazel (Reeds Lake Trail West Entrance)

1 mindrive
Reeds Lake Boulevard Cut-off
<1 mindrive
Hazel
1 mindrive
Hazel
<1 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive· 19 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Hodenpyl Woods Trail

10 minwalk· 4 min bike
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
14 minbike
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Cascade Hills Country Club

10 mindrive
Watermark Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

9 mindrive· 18 min bike
Planet Fitness
9 mindrive
REVfit
10 mindrive
The Other Body Shop
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Bikeable

Wealthy/Lakeside (WB)

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 6 min drive
Wealthy/Lakeside (EB)
12 minbike
Lakeside/EGR Library (NB)
11 minbike
Lakeside/EGR Library (SB)
11 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Rite Aid

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 5 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

KDL - East Grand Rapids

11 minbike· 6 min drive
Hekman Library
7 mindrive
Miller Library
11 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

12 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
14 mindrive

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026