J. C. Shaw Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision1.6 acres

J. C. Shaw Sub.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
💰Home Values

$190K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 16 parks within 1 mile
  • Paul I Phillips Recreation Center: 6 min walk
  • Pleasant Park: 7 min walk
🚶Walkability
51

Somewhat walkable

  • MLK/Lafayette (EB): 1 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet 2-acre residential area in Kent County offers residents generous lot sizes that are nearly double the typical median, creating a more spacious suburban feel. The location provides excellent transit connectivity with perfect walkability scores for public transportation, while maintaining easy access to daily conveniences with 25 restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery options nearby.

Families will appreciate the proximity to Paul I Phillips Recreation Center and 16 parks within a mile, plus nearby schools that include some highly-rated options alongside the local Grand Rapids Public Schools system. With Fisk Lake just over two miles away and boat launches accessible within a short drive, outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of recreational opportunities. The strong owner-occupied rate of 55% contributes to neighborhood stability. This area works best for families seeking larger lots with suburban space while maintaining urban conveniences and transit access.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$190K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

7

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

1886 sq ft – 0.26 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Paul I Phillips Recreation Center

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

16

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.1 mi

Walkability

5.1

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.4
🍽️Dining
6.2
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
Wealthy Market
10 minbike
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Domino's

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Subway
15 minwalk
McDonald's
6 minbike
Donkey Taqueria
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Happy Cat Café
15 minwalk
Rowster
7 minbike
Outside Coffee Co.
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Winchester

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Rumors
9 minbike
Pyramid Scheme
9 minbike
Dublin Hall
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
11 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
9 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Paul I Phillips Recreation Center

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Pleasant Park
7 minwalk
Mooney Park
8 minwalk
Rasberry Field
10 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Cherry Hill Green Playground

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Cherry Hill Green Playground
8 minbike
Joe Taylor Park Playground
8 minbike
Heartside Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

11 mindrive
Fisk Lake
10 mindrive
Reeds Lake
15 mindrive
Mid Lake
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive· 18 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
9 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Clemente Park Trail

6 minbike· 17 min walk
Grandville Trail
7 minbike
Grandville Trail
7 minbike
Grandville Trail
7 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
Kent Country Club
15 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

7 mindrive· 28 min walk· 12 min bike
8th Day Gym
12 minbike
REVfit
9 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

MLK/Lafayette (EB)

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
MLK/Lafayette (WB)
1 minwalk
MLK/Madison (EB)
2 minwalk
MLK/Madison (WB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

CVS Pharmacy

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Madison Square Library

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 minbike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
6 mindrive
Seymour Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

5 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
13 mindrive

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026