
J.F. Chubbs Add.
Explore J.F. Chubbs Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- West Grand Trail: 2 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 9 parks within 1 mile
- West Grand Trail: 2 min walk
- West Grand Trail: 3 min walk
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 34 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
This compact 5-acre community in Kent County offers an ideal blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. With excellent walkability scores across dining, errands, and transit, residents enjoy easy access to 29 restaurants within walking distance and 7 grocery stores within a short drive. The nearby amenities include Canal Street Park among 9 parks within a mile, creating pleasant green spaces for outdoor activities.
The area's perfect transit score makes commuting effortless, while the abundance of dining options—with the nearest restaurant just 399 meters away—adds to daily convenience. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the community showing a healthy mix of owner-occupied homes at 55%. The neighborhood works particularly well for urban professionals who value walkability, families seeking convenient amenities, and anyone who appreciates having excellent dining and shopping within easy reach while maintaining a residential atmosphere.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Rodriguez Supermarket
+1 more
Taco Bell
+1 more
Roots Brew Shop
+1 more
Our Tavern
+1 more
Momma D's Kitchen
+1 more
Canal Street Park
+1 more
Canal Street Park Playground
+1 more
Fisk Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
+1 more
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
West Grand Trail
+1 more
Johnson Park Launch
Kent Country Club
The Loading Dock
+1 more
Scribner/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
100%
FEMA flood zone
Nearest Park
Canal Street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
9
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Soft Water Lake
3.2 mi
Nearby Schools
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Nearby Subdivisions
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