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Subdivision2.2 acres

Jaarsma Plat

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️26 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
63

Very walkable

  • Lake Michigan/Bona Vista (EB): 7 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
  • Trestle Trail: 6 min drive
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 18 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 2-acre area offers convenient urban living with excellent transit access, scoring 8/10 for public transportation connections. The walkable environment puts daily needs within easy reach, with the nearest restaurant just 352 meters away and a coffee shop only 511 meters from your door. Six restaurants operate within a one-mile radius, while two grocery stores serve the area within a comfortable two-mile distance.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Tremont Greenspace as the closest park, with six total parks accessible within a mile for recreation and relaxation. The area maintains a strong sense of community ownership, with 55% of properties being owner-occupied. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the best nearby school earning an 8/10 rating. This location works well for commuters who value transit accessibility, urban professionals seeking walkable convenience, and residents who appreciate having everyday amenities within walking distance.

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Walkability

6.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.6
🍽️Dining
6.3
🌳Nature
3.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

12 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
7 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
7 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Mr Burger

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Fu Garden
11 minwalk
B.C. Pizza
12 minwalk
Big Apple Bagels
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby

12 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Eden Cafe
5 mindrive
Tim Hortons
6 mindrive
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

5 mindrive· 16 min bike
Joey's Tavern
5 mindrive
River City Saloon
7 mindrive
Play Station Pub
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Tremont Greenspace

9 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Shawmut Park
10 minwalk
Covell Park
12 minwalk
Shawmut Hills Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Shawmut Park Playground

12 minwalk· 10 min bike· 5 min drive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
8 minbike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
11 minbike
Sullivan Field Playground
12 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Leota

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
14 mindrive
Luvis Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

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

Sibley Tunnel

3 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive
Trestle Trail
6 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Covell Dog Park

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
8 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Mines Golf Course

4 mindrive
Kent Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Planet Fitness

4 mindrive· 20 min walk· 12 min bike
Family Fitness
6 mindrive
8th Day Gym
7 mindrive
Planet Fitness
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Lake Michigan/Bona Vista (EB)

7 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Lake Michigan/Oakleigh (WB)
7 minwalk
Covell Ave Station (EB)
9 minwalk
Bridge/Lake Michigan (WB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Rite Aid

12 minwalk· 8 min bike· 3 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

West Side Library

6 mindrive· 16 min bike
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Tremont Greenspace

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Leota

2.4 mi

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 18 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Shawmut Hills SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 261 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026