J. B. Martins Add. — satellite view
Subdivision5.3 acres

J. B. Martins Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 6% park access
🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • Lane/Lake Michigan (NB): 2 min walk
  • 20 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$263K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 20 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 4 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

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

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
4.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

14 minwalk· 8 min bike· 4 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
9 mindrive
Creston Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Subway

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Little Caesars
8 minwalk
McDonald's
9 minwalk
Adobé In & Out
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Tim Hortons

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
7 minwalk
Eden Cafe
9 minwalk
The Rower's Club
11 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Joey's Tavern

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
11 minwalk
Küsterer Brauhaus
12 minwalk
Harmony Hall
12 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Momma D's Kitchen

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
10 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Sibley School Park

5 minwalk· 5 min bike· 1 min drive
Lexington Park
7 minwalk
Lincoln Park
9 minwalk
Westown Commons Park
10 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Sibley School Park Playground

4 minwalk· 5 min bike· <1 min drive
Sibley School Park Playground
4 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
5 minwalk
Lincoln Park Playground
8 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

13 mindrive
Lake Leota
15 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
14 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
14 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

13 minwalk· 8 min bike· 6 min drive
Covell Dog Park
5 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Douglas Park Trail

12 minwalk· 7 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
12 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
12 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
12 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Grandville Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

5 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

8th Day Gym

5 mindrive· 26 min walk· 13 min bike
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lane/Lake Michigan (NB)

2 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Lane/Lake Michigan (SB)
2 minwalk
Lane/Jackson (NB)
4 minwalk
Lane/Jackson (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walker Street Pharmacy

11 minbike· 25 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Rite Aid
5 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

West Side Library

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026