John Proos Add. — satellite view
Subdivision2.4 acres

John Proos Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
71

Very walkable

  • Alpine/Myrtle (NB): 2 min walk
  • 14 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$271K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
47

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 33 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 2-acre area offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential character, with tree-lined streets and thoughtfully restored homes featuring original architectural details like hardwood floors and crown molding. The walkability score of 7.1 makes daily life easy, with excellent access to dining and errands — you'll find 13 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just a few blocks away.

Residents enjoy proximity to Harrison Park and two other green spaces within walking distance, while the strong transit connections provide seamless access to greater Grand Rapids. The neighborhood serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with nearby options ranging widely in quality. With a healthy mix of owner-occupied homes and median lots around 0.17 acres, this area works well for urban professionals, young families, and anyone seeking the convenience of city living with preserved historic character.

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

Walkability

7.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.0
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Rodriguez Supermarket

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 minbike
Bridge Street Market
11 minbike
Meijer
10 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

New Beginnings

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Arnie's
8 minwalk
New Great Wall Buffet
12 minwalk
Taco Bell
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.

7 minbike· 20 min walk· 7 min drive
Roots Brew Shop
7 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Kuzzin's Lounge

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Saint Georges Hall
10 minwalk
The Mitten Brewing Company
13 minwalk
Play Station Pub
14 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 7 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Harrison Park

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Richmond Park
8 minbike
Nagold Park
12 minbike
Canal Street Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Harrison Park Playground

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 4 min drive
Richmond Park Playground
12 minwalk
Richmond Park Playground
12 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

14 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
14 mindrive
Emerald Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Richmond Hills Dog Park

10 minbike· 27 min walk· 7 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Harrison Park Trail

9 minwalk· 3 min bike
West Grand Trail
6 minbike
West Grand Trail
6 minbike
West Grand Trail
6 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 8 min drive
The Loading Dock
11 minbike
8th Day Gym
9 mindrive
Planet Fitness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Alpine/Myrtle (NB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
Alpine/Myrtle (SB)
2 minwalk
Alpine/Richmond (SB)
5 minwalk
Alpine/Richmond (NB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

West Leonard Library

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 6 min drive
West Side Library
8 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
12 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$325K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

13

Median Lot Size

0.17 ac

0.12 ac – 0.34 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 33 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026