J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add. — satellite view
Subdivision15.4 acres

J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 19% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Hall Street trail: 5 min drive
  • Hall Street trail: 5 min drive
🚶Walkability
70

Very walkable

  • Fuller/Bates (SB): 7 min walk
  • 17 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$359K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 15-acre neighborhood sits in the heart of Eastown, where historic Tudor and craftsman homes from the 1920s line tree-shaded streets with generous lot sizes averaging just over one-tenth of an acre. The area offers exceptional urban convenience with excellent walkability scores, particularly for dining and transit. Residents enjoy easy access to 48 restaurants within walking distance, plus quick trips to nearby grocery stores and coffee shops just blocks away.

The location provides the perfect balance of city living and outdoor recreation, with Martin Luther King Jr. Park nearby and Fisk Lake less than a mile away for those seeking nature. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some top-rated options in the district. This area works well for young professionals and families who value walkable urban living, historic home character, and proximity to East Grand Rapids and Ottawa Hills while maintaining an authentic neighborhood feel.

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

0.8 mi

Walkability

7.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.2
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
3.9
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Wealthy Market

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
D&W
10 minbike
Gorden Food Service
10 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Kelvin and Co

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Basalt
8 minwalk
The Pita House
8 minwalk
Go Jo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli
8 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Brown Butter Creperie and Cafe

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
High Tea
9 minwalk
Spoonlickers
10 minwalk
That Early Bird
10 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Mulligan's Pub

9 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
9 minwalk
Harmony Brewing Company
10 minwalk
The Meanwhile
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Fulton Street Farmers Market

10 minbike· 23 min walk· 7 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

9 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Sigsbee Park
11 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park
14 minwalk
Wilcox Park
15 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Sigsbee Park Playground

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Sigsbee Park Playground
11 minwalk
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
12 minwalk
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
12 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Fisk Lake

10 minbike· 6 min drive
Reeds Lake
11 mindrive
Mid Lake
10 mindrive
Church Lake
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Hall Street trail

5 mindrive
Hall Street trail
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 9 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail

12 minbike
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 6 min drive
REVfit
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Fuller/Bates (SB)

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Fuller/Bates (NB)
7 minwalk
Fuller/Sherman (NB)
8 minwalk
MLK/Fuller (EB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

CVS Pharmacy

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Rite Aid
9 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Ottawa Hills Public Library

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
11 minbike
Madison Square Library
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Wealthy Theater

4 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
14 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$378K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

98

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

52 sq ft – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026