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Subdivision3.5 acres

Island Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️0.3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 3% park access
🚶Walkability
76

Very walkable

  • K-ROK Korean BBQ & Karaoke: 1 min walk
  • 29 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 28 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 1 min drive
  • Louis Campau Promenade: 2 min walk
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 45 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and convenience. With 79 restaurants within a mile and a coffee shop just steps away, food enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise. The location excels in dining and transit access, earning perfect 10/10 scores, while fitness options are abundant nearby.

The community maintains a strong sense of ownership with 55% owner-occupied residences, and residents enjoy easy access to Louis Campau Promenade plus 27 other parks within walking distance. While Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area with varying quality options, families can access some excellent educational choices nearby. Six grocery stores within two miles handle daily shopping needs, though a car may be helpful for some errands.

This location works best for urban professionals, food lovers, and anyone who values walkable city living with excellent restaurant access and transit connectivity.

Walkability

7.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
Gorden Food Service
7 mindrive
Creston Market
7 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
6 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

K-ROK Korean BBQ & Karaoke

1 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Z's Bar & Restaurant
1 minwalk
Panera Bread
2 minwalk
ATO Sushi
2 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Starbucks

2 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Biggby Coffee
3 minwalk
Terra Bagels
4 minwalk
Madcap Coffee Company
4 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

The Lumber Baron

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Mojo's Piano Bar
2 minwalk
Flanagan’s Irish Pub
2 minwalk
Wise Men Distillery
3 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Easy walk

Webster's Market Inc

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
10 minwalk
Momma D's Kitchen
7 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Louis Campau Promenade

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Lyon Square
3 minwalk
Rosa Parks Circle
3 minwalk
Riverwalk Trails Park
4 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mel Trotter Park Playground

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 6 min drive
Heartside Park Playground
13 minwalk
Heartside Park Playground
13 minwalk
Douglas Park Playground
7 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

13 mindrive
Fisk Lake
14 mindrive
Mid Lake
11 mindrive
Reeds Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

2 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
1 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
3 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Hillcrest Dog Park
9 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
12 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Fish Ladder Park Trail

8 minbike· 19 min walk
Belknap Lookout Trail
8 minbike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
8 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
8 mindrive
Grandville Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Gracewil Country Club

13 mindrive
Kent Country Club
11 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

8th Day Gym

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Planet Fitness
12 minwalk
REVfit
6 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Monroe/Pearl (SB)

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Rosa Parks Circle (CCW)
2 minwalk
Monroe/Louis Station (SB)
2 minwalk
Monroe/Louis (SB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walker Street Pharmacy

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Grand Rapids Public Library

9 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
West Side Library
8 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
Kidz Clubhouse
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

4 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

98.64%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Louis Campau Promenade

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

28

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.8 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 45 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

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
8Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyOther · PK-12 · 320 students · 20:1 · 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
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