James Friar'S Add. — satellite view
Subdivision12.2 acres

James Friar'S Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🚶Walkability
80

Walker's paradise

  • Alger Community Playground: 5 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$292K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 41 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

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.

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

Walkability

8.0

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.0
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Ken's Fruit Market

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Meijer
12 minbike
Aldi
6 mindrive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Real Food Cafe

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
The Old Goat
8 minwalk
Little Caesars
8 minbike
Burger King
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Chapbook Café
7 mindrive
Cone City
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

The Brass Ring

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Log Cabin
11 minbike
The Pump House
8 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
Plaza Mexico
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Seymour Park

2 mindrive
Paris Park
3 mindrive
MacKay-Jaycee Park
5 mindrive
Cheseboro Park
5 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Alger Community Playground

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Cheseboro Park Playground
13 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
10 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Underground Trail (MTB)

2 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
2 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

8 minbike· 16 min walk
Plaster Creek Trail
9 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
13 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

7 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short drive

Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB)

3 mindrive
Eastern/Alger (NB)
2 mindrive
Eastern/Alger (SB)
2 mindrive
Eastern/Billantou (SB)
3 mindrive

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short drive

Walgreens

4 mindrive
Zuah Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short drive

Seymour Library

3 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive
Madison Square Library
8 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

14 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
15 mindrive

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

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 41 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 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
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Brookside ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 280 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026