
James Friar'S Add.
Explore James Friar'S Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Urban energy, solid value”
Walker's paradise
- Alger Community Playground: 5 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
$292K median
- 3 sales in past year
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 41 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
This intimate 12-acre pocket of Alger Heights offers an exceptional walkable lifestyle just steps from some of Grand Rapids' most beloved local spots. With nearby amenities like Brass Ring Brewing, The Old Goat, and Ken's Fruit Market all within easy walking distance, residents enjoy a vibrant food and drink scene that defines this community's character. The area features generous lot sizes averaging 0.12 acres, providing more space than typical urban neighborhoods while maintaining that close-knit feel.
Daily conveniences are remarkably accessible—grocery stores and coffee shops sit just a few hundred meters away, while eleven parks within a mile offer plenty of green space for recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options. This well-established neighborhood works beautifully for those who want suburban space with urban walkability, particularly professionals and families who value community connection and easy access to Grand Rapids' thriving local culture.
3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Real Food Cafe
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
The Brass Ring
Lee's Oriental Market
Seymour Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
+1 more
Fisk Lake
Underground Trail (MTB)
+1 more
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Indian Trails Golf Course
Blue's Gym
Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$305K
3 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
82
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.12 ac – 0.21 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
Nearby Schools
Based on 41 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast