J.W. Converse Replatted Add. — satellite view
Subdivision31.4 acres

J.W. Converse Replatted Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️0.6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 2% park access
🚶Walkability
73

Very walkable

  • Scribner/Pearl (NB): 1 min walk
  • 28 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$686K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 30 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 3 min drive
  • Ah-Nab-Awen Park: 5 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 31-acre area offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and convenience at every turn. With 77 restaurants within a mile and a coffee shop just steps away, residents enjoy easy access to Grand Rapids' vibrant dining scene. The nearby amenities create a highly walkable environment, though the smaller 0.11-acre median lot size reflects the urban density that makes this convenience possible.

The location provides excellent transit access and puts residents within walking distance of Ah-Nab-Awen Park and 29 other parks nearby. While outdoor recreation opportunities like Battjes Lake require a short drive, the urban setting compensates with incredible restaurant variety and daily convenience. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's best nearby school earning strong ratings. This location works exceptionally well for urban professionals, empty nesters, and anyone who values walkability and wants to be in the heart of the city's cultural and dining scene.

Walkability

7.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
5.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
12 minbike
Creston Market
5 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Burger King

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 8 min drive
Pide & Stick
7 minwalk
Morning Belle
7 minwalk
The Butchers Union
7 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Starbucks

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 6 min drive
Starbucks
6 minwalk
Biggby Coffee
7 minwalk
The Rower's Club
9 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

The Lumber Baron

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 5 min drive
Arktos Meadery
7 minwalk
The Anchor Bar
8 minwalk
Drip Drop Cocktail Room
8 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short walk

Webster's Market Inc

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minwalk
The Arts Marketplace
8 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Ah-Nab-Awen Park

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 5 min drive
Lacks Park
5 minwalk
Lyon Square
5 minwalk
Baw-Wa-Ting Park
7 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Douglas Park Playground

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Sibley School Park Playground
13 minwalk
Westown Commons Park Playground
14 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
14 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

15 mindrive
Fisk Lake
12 mindrive
Mid Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
15 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Short walk

Downtown Westside Dog Park

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 6 min drive
Hillcrest Dog Park
7 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
5 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Fish Ladder Park Trail

14 minwalk· 7 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
8 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
8 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

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

Gracewil Country Club

11 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
5 mindrive
Kent Country Club
9 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

8th Day Gym

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 6 min drive
Planet Fitness
9 minbike
REVfit
4 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
4 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Scribner/Pearl (NB)

1 minwalk· 1 min bike· 6 min drive
Mt Vernon/Pearl (SB)
2 minwalk
Lake Michigan Dr (CCW)
3 minwalk
Museum District (CW)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walker Street Pharmacy

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
4 mindrive
Rite Aid
5 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Walkable

West Side Library

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
14 minwalk
West Leonard Library
8 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
6 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

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

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$686K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

13

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

749 sq ft – 1.5 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

99.96%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Ah-Nab-Awen Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

30

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.9 mi

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026