Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision13.4 acres

Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Lane/Jackson (SB): 2 min walk
  • 16 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$253K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 16 parks within 1 mile
  • Lincoln Park: 3 min walk
  • Sibley Tunnel: 4 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 13-acre neighborhood on Grand Rapids' northwest side offers an appealing blend of walkable convenience and residential character. With colonial-style homes featuring original woodwork and hardwood floors on modest 0.10-acre lots, the area maintains a classic residential feel while providing excellent access to daily amenities. You'll find an impressive selection of 22 restaurants within walking distance, plus a coffee shop just steps away and grocery stores nearby.

The location shines for its transit accessibility and dining options, with Lincoln Park and 15 other parks within a mile for outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the area. This neighborhood works well for professionals and families who value walkability to restaurants and cafes, appreciate vintage home character, and want convenient urban access without sacrificing a residential atmosphere.

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
8.6
🌳Nature
4.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
12 minbike
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 mindrive
Family Fare
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Subway

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
McDonald's
9 minwalk
Little Caesars
14 minwalk
Salvatore's
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Eden Cafe

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Tim Hortons
10 minwalk
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
13 minwalk
The Rower's Club
6 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Joey's Tavern

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
11 minwalk
Küsterer Brauhaus
12 minwalk
Harmony Hall
12 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Momma D's Kitchen

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
10 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Lincoln Park

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Sibley School Park
5 minwalk
Douglas Park
10 minwalk
Nagold Park
12 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Lincoln Park Playground

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Lincoln Park Playground
3 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
5 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
5 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
14 mindrive
Luvis Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

15 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
15 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 6 min drive
Covell Dog Park
10 minbike
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Douglas Park Trail

10 minwalk· 4 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
10 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
10 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Grandville Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

6 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

8th Day Gym

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lane/Jackson (SB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Lane/Jackson (NB)
2 minwalk
Lane/Bridge (SB)
3 minwalk
Lane/Bridge (NB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walker Street Pharmacy

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens
10 minbike
Rite Aid
12 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

West Side Library

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
10 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$280K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

78

Median Lot Size

0.10 ac

1246 sq ft – 0.17 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Lincoln Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

16

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.7 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026