J.C. Wood Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $174K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.4/10
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
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 10 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min walk
- Nagold Park Trail: 6 min walk
$174K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in J.C. Wood Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,184/mo
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Meijer
Salvatore's
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
The Holiday
+1 more
Nagold Park
+1 more
Douglas Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/5th (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nagold Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Crime in J.C. Wood Sub. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Est. Home Value
$174K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
2
Median Lot Size
2923 sq ft
2910 sq ft – 2936 sq ft
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$275K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$138K
Median
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for J.C. Wood Sub. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Salvatore's
Restaurant
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Gino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Stocking School
Saint Adalberts School
School
Saint Marys School
Turner School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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 Center for Economicology (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.