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Subdivision13.2 acres

Janes Northmont

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 5 min drive
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$302K median

🎓Schools
54

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 21 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This compact 13-acre community in Kent County offers spacious residential living with generous lot sizes averaging about a fifth of an acre. The area provides a peaceful setting with excellent access to nature, including Soft Water Lake just half a mile away and four parks within walking distance. While the neighborhood maintains a quiet, residential character, residents enjoy solid transit connectivity and a selection of 13 restaurants within a mile for dining options.

The location balances suburban tranquility with practical amenities, featuring three grocery stores within a short drive and multiple boat launches nearby for water recreation enthusiasts. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the area. With 55% owner-occupied homes and substantial lot sizes, this area works best for families seeking space and outdoor access, retirees wanting a peaceful environment near recreational opportunities, and anyone who values larger properties with good transit links to the broader Grand Rapids area.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

15.49%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.5 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$302K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

32

Median Lot Size

0.21 ac

0.18 ac – 1.5 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 21 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

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
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026