James Fitch Add. — satellite view
Subdivision1.9 acres

James Fitch Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️0.8 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 3% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 28 parks within 1 mile
  • Baldwin Park: 3 min walk
  • Cherry Park: 6 min walk
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Lake/Packard (SB): 2 min walk
  • 23 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$383K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet residential area sits in the historic Heritage Hill district just off Lake Michigan Drive, offering an unusual combination of urban convenience and peaceful living. With excellent transit access and 88 restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy easy access to Grand Rapids' dining scene while maintaining privacy on tree-lined streets. The nearby amenities include Baldwin Park and 27 other green spaces within a mile, plus grocery stores and coffee shops just a short walk away.

Despite the compact lot sizes averaging 0.09 acres, the neighborhood maintains a strong sense of community with 55% owner-occupancy. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. The area's walkability makes daily life convenient, especially for dining and transit, though a car helps for errands and outdoor activities. This location works well for professionals and small families who value historic character, urban amenities, and easy access to downtown Grand Rapids.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Baldwin Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

28

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.7 mi

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
4.4
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Wealthy Market

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Family Fare
8 minbike
Gorden Food Service
9 minbike
Bridge Street Market
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

The Commons

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Cherry Deli & Catering
7 minwalk
Partage
7 minwalk
Grove
8 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Stovetop Roasters

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Kava Kasa
10 minwalk
Lyon Street Café
10 minwalk
Lotus Brew Coffee
10 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Buffalo Traders Lounge

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
The Winchester
11 minwalk
Duke's
14 minwalk
Seven Monks
15 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short walk

Rakowski Family Farm Market

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
15 minwalk
Momma D's Kitchen
6 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
10 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Baldwin Park

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Cherry Park
6 minwalk
Congress Park
9 minwalk
Midtown Green
9 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Cherry Park Playground

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Cherry Park Playground
6 minwalk
Midtown Green Playground
12 minwalk
Cherry Hill Green Playground
12 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

9 mindrive· 20 min bike
Fisk Lake
8 mindrive
Reeds Lake
11 mindrive
Church Lake
11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 7 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

9 minbike· 22 min walk
Grandville Trail
14 minbike
Grandville Trail
15 minbike
Grandville Trail
14 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

9 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

REVfit

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
7 minbike
Communitea Wellness
10 minbike
8th Day Gym
11 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lake/Packard (SB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Lake/Fulton (SB)
2 minwalk
Lake/Packard (WB)
3 minwalk
Lake/Fulton (WB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
10 minbike
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

9 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Madison Square Library
7 mindrive
West Side Library
10 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Wealthy Theater

5 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
6 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$265K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

13

Median Lot Size

3811 sq ft

1459 sq ft – 0.20 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026