James Kennedys Add. — satellite view
Subdivision39640 sq ft

James Kennedys Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 16 parks within 1 mile
  • Hall Street trail: 6 min drive
  • Hall Street trail: 6 min drive
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • MLK/Dolbie (WB): 3 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$254K median

🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 1-acre area offers a unique blend of urban convenience and generous lot sizes, with properties averaging 0.13 acres — significantly larger than typical city lots. The location provides excellent transit access with a perfect 10/10 rating, making commutes effortless, while nearby amenities include 38 restaurants within walking distance and convenient access to groceries and coffee just over half a mile away.

With Joe Taylor Park as the closest green space and 16 parks within a mile, outdoor recreation is readily available despite the modest nature rating. The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with notable variety in school quality including some top-rated options. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable residential feel. This location works best for commuters who value larger lots and urban amenities, along with families seeking transit-friendly living with ample dining and park options nearby.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Joe Taylor Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

16

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.5 mi

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Wealthy Market

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Family Fare
11 minbike
Gorden Food Service
12 minbike
D&W
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Thai Table

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
The Electric Cheetah
12 minwalk
Testa Rossa Pizzeria
12 minwalk
Good Truckin' Diner
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Outside Coffee Co.

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Squibb
12 minwalk
Scorpion Hearts Club
13 minwalk
Rowster
14 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

The Meanwhile

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
The Winchester
13 minwalk
Mulligan's Pub
9 minbike
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
9 minbike
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Joe Taylor Park

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
12 minwalk
Alexander Park
12 minwalk
Cherry Hill Green
12 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Joe Taylor Park Playground

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Joe Taylor Park Playground
8 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
9 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
9 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

8 mindrive· 13 min bike
Reeds Lake
13 mindrive
Mid Lake
11 mindrive
Church Lake
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

6 mindrive
Hall Street trail
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
7 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

10 mindrive· 12 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Clemente Park Trail

11 minbike
Grandville Trail
11 minbike
Grandville Trail
12 minbike
Grandville Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

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

Indian Trails Golf Course

13 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
REVfit
12 minbike
Planet Fitness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

MLK/Dolbie (WB)

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
MLK/Eastern (WB)
3 minwalk
Eastern/MLK (NB)
3 minwalk
MLK/Kalamazoo (EB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

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

Madison Square Library

8 minbike· 23 min walk· 4 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
7 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
5 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$254K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

6

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.11 ac – 0.14 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026