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Subdivision5.0 acres

John Newhof Plat No.1

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 4 min drive
  • Hall Street trail: 4 min drive
💰Home Values

$357K median

🎓Schools
47

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 35 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This quiet 5-acre community offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging 0.20 acres, giving residents plenty of room to spread out in Kent County. The area provides excellent transit connectivity with a perfect 10/10 rating, making commutes throughout Grand Rapids convenient and accessible. While maintaining a peaceful residential character, you'll find nearby amenities including eight restaurants within a mile and eight grocery stores within two miles for daily needs.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Cambridge Park and three other parks within walking distance, plus Fisk Lake just over a mile away for recreation. Two boat launches within five miles provide additional water access. The community is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options in the district. This area works best for those seeking larger lots, good transit access, and a quieter lifestyle while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cambridge Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.3 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$357K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

0.20 ac

0.16 ac – 0.20 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 35 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
4Mulick Park Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 244 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026