Houseman's Subdivision
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 3.9/10
You might expect a subdivision wedged into a corner of an older urban area to feel cramped, but this pocket of land—just over an acre—sits within a neighborhood where community investment runs deeper than square footage. Downtown is a five-minute drive, and a transit stop is barely two minutes on foot, which means the car-optional crowd can breathe here. Restaurants cluster within a mile (thirty-six of them, ranging from taquerias to casual spots), and the nearest one is a five-minute walk, so hunger isn't a logistical puzzle. Rasberry Field is close enough for a quick trip with kids or a dog. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you're the type who appreciates being stitched into a neighborhood where nonprofits and residents are actively building something—not just talking about it—this stretch rewards that choice.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq: 2 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Rasberry Field: 9 min walk
- Alexander Park: 14 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Giant Supermarket
+1 more
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
+1 more
Gladys' Grille
My Place Bar
+1 more
Rasberry Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
+1 more
Clemente Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Madison/Hall (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rasberry Field
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Houseman's Subdivision is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Houseman's Subdivision are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hall Street Party Store
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
Restaurant
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
Restaurant
Keke’s Kitchen
Restaurant
Fast Food
Taqueria Mi Pueblo MI
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
My Place Bar
Bar
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
South High School
School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Jefferson School
Madison Park School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Houseman's Subdivision
- What schools serve Houseman's Subdivision?
- Houseman's Subdivision is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Houseman's Subdivision walkable?
- Houseman's Subdivision scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.