Subdivision

J.C. Wood Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

Median $174K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.4/10

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan

You can walk to a restaurant in two minutes from J.C. Wood Sub.—that's the real measure of living here. This tight subdivision sits in West Grand, where you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and surrounded by over 180 dining spots and a dozen parks within a mile. The nearest grocery is a 9-minute walk, transit stops are practically at your doorstep, and Nagold Park is just around the corner. Homes here run around $174K on modest lots, which means you're paying for proximity and walkable access to everything rather than sprawl. A five-minute drive gets you downtown; the Gerald R. Ford airport is about 23 minutes away. It's the kind of place where living small and urban doesn't mean sacrificing neighborhood character—you're close enough to downtown's action but still rooted in West Grand's real community feel. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area.

Why people love it here

Walkability

7.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
3.6
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 1.8 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 10 rated schools in district
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 65 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike_path: 6 min walk
  • Nagold Park Trail: 6 min walk
💰Home Values

$174K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Average schools

Based on 31 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 1.3 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
3Stocking ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 148 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.1 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Nagold Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

65

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about J.C. Wood Sub.

What do homes cost in J.C. Wood Sub.?
The median home value in J.C. Wood Sub. is about $174,475. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve J.C. Wood Sub.?
J.C. Wood Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is J.C. Wood Sub. walkable?
J.C. Wood Sub. scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026