J.B. Hosken Add. — satellite view
Subdivision8.8 acres

J.B. Hosken Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🚶Walkability
69

Very walkable

  • Alger Community Playground: 7 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$309K median

  • 4 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 2 min drive
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 2 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 9-acre neighborhood in the heart of Alger Heights offers an appealing blend of walkability and residential tranquility. With excellent transit access and strong walkability scores, residents enjoy easy access to nearby amenities including six restaurants within a mile and convenient grocery shopping just steps away. The tree-lined streets feature modest lots averaging 0.14 acres, creating an intimate community feel where classic bungalows and updated homes showcase timeless character.

The location shines for its accessibility to local coffee shops, dining, and breweries, while Seymour Park anchors outdoor recreation options among 11 parks within walking distance. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with notable variation in nearby school quality. This area works well for urban professionals seeking walkable convenience, first-time homebuyers drawn to the established neighborhood character, and anyone who values being steps from local businesses while maintaining a residential atmosphere.

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

Walkability

6.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.8
🍽️Dining
7.3
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Ken's Fruit Market

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Meijer
11 minbike
Aldi
5 mindrive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

The Old Goat

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Real Food Cafe
10 minwalk
Little Caesars
8 minbike
Burger King
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Chapbook Café
7 mindrive
Cone City
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

The Brass Ring

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Log Cabin
11 minbike
The Pump House
8 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
Plaza Mexico
9 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Seymour Park

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Paris Park
10 minwalk
MacKay-Jaycee Park
13 minwalk
Cheseboro Park
15 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Alger Community Playground

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Cheseboro Park Playground
15 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
9 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Underground Trail (MTB)

2 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
2 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Gold Loop
8 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Gold Loop
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

9 minbike· 18 min walk
Plaster Creek Trail
9 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
14 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

7 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Kalamazoo/Alger (SB)

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Kalamazoo/Alger (NB)
9 minwalk
Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB)
10 minwalk
Kalamazoo/Edna (SB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

9 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Zuah Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Seymour Library

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
8 mindrive
Madison Square Library
8 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
12 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

11 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$321K

4 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

51

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

0.10 ac – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Seymour Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.7 mi

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

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026