J.C. Wood Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision16117 sq ft

J.C. Wood Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 11% park access
🚶Walkability
71

Very walkable

  • Alpine/5th (SB): 1 min walk
  • 21 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 13 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 4 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$174K median

🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact urban area offers an exceptional blend of walkable city living with outstanding dining and transit access. With 31 restaurants within walking distance and a nearby coffee shop just four blocks away, food lovers will find plenty to explore. The excellent transit connectivity makes commuting effortless, while daily errands are easily manageable on foot.

Small lot sizes averaging 0.07 acres create an intimate neighborhood feel where over half the residents own their homes. Nagold Park provides green space nearby, and while outdoor recreation requires a short drive, the urban conveniences more than compensate. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the district. This location works best for professionals and urban enthusiasts who prioritize walkability, dining variety, and easy transit access over large yards or immediate nature access.

Walkability

7.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
3.6
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 minbike
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
5 mindrive
Creston Market
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Salvatore's

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Gino's Pizza
9 minwalk
Dairy Queen
10 minwalk
Westsider Cafe
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Roots Brew Shop

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
9 minwalk
Eden Cafe
13 minwalk
Starbucks
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

The Holiday

1 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Monarch's Club
3 minwalk
Turnstiles Bar
7 minwalk
Harmony Hall
10 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Momma D's Kitchen

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
12 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Nagold Park

6 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Douglas Park
11 minwalk
Sullivan Field
14 minwalk
Sibley School Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Douglas Park Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Sullivan Field Playground
15 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
8 minbike
Sibley School Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

14 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
Georgetown Community Park Beach
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Covell Dog Park
6 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
7 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Nagold Park Trail

6 minwalk· 3 min bike
West Grand Trail
6 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
6 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
7 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

12 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
10 mindrive
Grandville Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

6 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Loading Dock

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive
8th Day Gym
6 mindrive
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Alpine/5th (SB)

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Alpine/5th (NB)
2 minwalk
Alpine/7th (NB)
3 minwalk
Stocking/4th (SB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walker Street Pharmacy

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Walgreens
12 minwalk
Rite Aid
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

West Side Library

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
West Leonard Library
15 minwalk
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Nagold Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

13

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

3.3 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$174K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

2

Median Lot Size

2923 sq ft

2910 sq ft – 2936 sq ft

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026