Holcomb & J. Butler Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision3.6 acres

Holcomb & J. Butler Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🚶Walkability
69

Very walkable

  • Lane/Jackson (SB): 2 min walk
  • 24 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 17 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 4 min drive
💰Home Values

$239K median

🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential comfort in Kent County. With smaller lot sizes averaging 0.09 acres, the neighborhood maintains a cozy, walkable feel that puts daily life within easy reach. Residents enjoy excellent access to dining options with 24 restaurants within walking distance, plus convenient grocery shopping and a coffee shop just steps away.

The location shines for those who value transit accessibility and urban amenities, with outstanding walkability for dining and errands. Sibley School Park provides nearby green space, and families have access to Grand Rapids Public Schools with some highly-rated options in the area. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable residential community. This area works exceptionally well for professionals, young families, and anyone seeking the convenience of city living with good transit connections and walkable access to restaurants, shopping, and daily necessities.

Walkability

6.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
8.6
🌳Nature
4.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 mindrive
Family Fare
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Subway

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
McDonald's
11 minwalk
Salvatore's
13 minwalk
Nonla Burgers
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Eden Cafe

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Tim Hortons
10 minwalk
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
13 minwalk
The Rower's Club
6 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Küsterer Brauhaus

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Harmony Hall
10 minwalk
Joey's Tavern
11 minwalk
Turnstiles Bar
11 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Momma D's Kitchen

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
10 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Sibley School Park

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· <1 min drive
Lincoln Park
5 minwalk
Douglas Park
9 minwalk
Nagold Park
10 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Sibley School Park Playground

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· <1 min drive
Sibley School Park Playground
4 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
5 minwalk
Lincoln Park Playground
5 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

13 mindrive
Lake Leota
15 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
13 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
14 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Covell Dog Park
11 minbike
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Douglas Park Trail

8 minwalk· 4 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
8 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
8 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
8 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

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

Mines Golf Course

5 mindrive
Kent Country Club
11 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

8th Day Gym

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Planet Fitness
6 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
6 mindrive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lane/Jackson (SB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Lane/Bridge (SB)
2 minwalk
Lane/Bridge (NB)
2 minwalk
Lane/Jackson (NB)
2 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walker Street Pharmacy

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
10 minbike
Rite Aid
5 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
6 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Short walk

West Side Library

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
10 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Sibley School Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

17

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.8 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$239K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

3981 sq ft

1951 sq ft – 0.26 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026