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Subdivision4.5 acres

Houseman'S Sub.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
💰Home Values

$205K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 14 parks within 1 mile
  • Paul I Phillips Recreation Center: 6 min walk
  • Pleasant Park: 7 min walk
🚶Walkability
50

Somewhat walkable

  • MLK/Madison (EB): 3 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers a unique blend of suburban convenience and accessibility. With excellent transit connectivity earning a perfect score, residents enjoy easy movement throughout the greater Grand Rapids area. The neighborhood features modest lot sizes averaging 0.12 acres, creating a close-knit residential feel with 55% owner-occupied homes.

Daily life is well-supported with 19 restaurants within walking distance and 6 grocery stores nearby. The Paul I Phillips Recreation Center anchors local recreation, complemented by 14 parks within a mile for outdoor activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the immediate area. For water recreation, Fisk Lake and two boat launches provide weekend escape opportunities within a short drive.

This location works particularly well for commuters who value transit access, families seeking an established neighborhood feel, and residents who appreciate having urban amenities within reach while maintaining a residential setting.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$205K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

6

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

0.12 ac – 0.24 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Paul I Phillips Recreation Center

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

14

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.1 mi

Walkability

5.0

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.4
🍽️Dining
5.8
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Wealthy Market

12 minbike· 27 min walk· 6 min drive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
6 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Domino's

15 minwalk· 8 min bike· 4 min drive
Subway
9 minbike
McDonald's
9 minbike
Donkey Taqueria
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

9 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Happy Cat Café
9 minbike
Rowster
8 minbike
Outside Coffee Co.
10 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Winchester

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Rumors
12 minbike
Pyramid Scheme
12 minbike
Dublin Hall
8 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
7 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Paul I Phillips Recreation Center

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Pleasant Park
7 minwalk
Mooney Park
9 minwalk
Rasberry Field
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Cherry Hill Green Playground

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Cherry Hill Green Playground
10 minbike
Joe Taylor Park Playground
10 minbike
Heartside Park Playground
12 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

10 mindrive· 20 min bike
Battjes Lake
12 mindrive
Reeds Lake
15 mindrive
Mid Lake
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

11 mindrive· 20 min bike
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Clemente Park Trail

9 minbike· 19 min walk
Grandville Trail
9 minbike
Grandville Trail
9 minbike
Grandville Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

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

Indian Trails Golf Course

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

Planet Fitness

8 mindrive· 29 min walk· 15 min bike
8th Day Gym
9 mindrive
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

MLK/Madison (EB)

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
MLK/Lafayette (EB)
3 minwalk
MLK/Lafayette (WB)
3 minwalk
Madison/MLK (NB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

CVS Pharmacy

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Madison Square Library

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
6 mindrive
Seymour Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
14 mindrive

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026