
J. B. Martins Add.
Explore J. B. Martins Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Lane/Lake Michigan (NB): 2 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
$263K median
- 2 sales in past year
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 4 min drive
This compact 5-acre neighborhood offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and residential tranquility, positioned strategically between Downtown Grand Rapids and GVSU. With excellent transit access and an impressive dining scene featuring 44 restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy big-city amenities while maintaining a quieter residential feel. The area features traditional-style homes on generous lots, many with wood-burning fireplaces and screened porches that extend living space outdoors.
Daily life here is remarkably convenient—grab coffee just 340 meters away, pick up groceries within a short walk, and enjoy Sibley School Park as your backyard refuge among 20 parks within a mile. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options. The neighborhood works exceptionally well for professionals seeking easy downtown access, university affiliates, and families who value walkable urban living with traditional home character and outdoor space.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Bridge Street Market
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Subway
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Tim Hortons
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Joey's Tavern
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Momma D's Kitchen
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Sibley School Park
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Sibley School Park Playground
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Battjes Lake
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Georgetown Community Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
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Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Douglas Park Trail
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Johnson Park Launch
Mines Golf Course
8th Day Gym
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Lane/Lake Michigan (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
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Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$317K
2 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
43
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.12 ac – 0.23 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
100%
FEMA flood zone
Nearest Park
Sibley School Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Battjes Lake
2.6 mi
Nearby Subdivisions
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