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Subdivision3.3 acres

Karmic Plat

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$175K median

🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Leonard/Northfield (WB): 6 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
48

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 32 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 3-acre area in Kent County offers an interesting blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. With excellent transit access and strong dining options nearby, residents enjoy easy connectivity to the broader Grand Rapids area. The nearby amenities include 14 restaurants within walking distance, plus convenient access to grocery stores and coffee shops just steps away.

The neighborhood features smaller lots averaging 0.13 acres, creating a close-knit community feel with 55% owner-occupied homes. Five parks within a mile provide green space options, with Sweet Street Park being the closest. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the area. While outdoor recreation requires a short drive to reach Soft Water Lake, the urban amenities more than compensate. This area works well for professionals and commuters who value convenience, walkable dining, and easy transit access over large yards or immediate nature access.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$175K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

9

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.12 ac – 0.14 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
2.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Creston Market
7 minbike
Gorden Food Service
11 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Wing Kingz
10 minwalk
Jets Pizza
15 minwalk
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
12 minbike
Starbucks
11 minbike
Bagel Beanery
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
7 minbike
Rezervoir Lounge
8 minbike
Vinny's bar
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Sweet Street Park

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Eastern Park
7 minbike
Mary Waters Park
8 minbike
Briggs Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Eastern Park Playground

8 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
9 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
10 minbike
Aberdeen Park Playground
12 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

11 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Fisk Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Huff Park Short/Long Loop

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive· 16 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Creston Trail

12 minbike
Creston Trail
13 minbike
Belknap Lookout Trail
13 minbike
Creston Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

8 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Fitness 19

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 6 min drive
The Loading Dock
8 minbike
The Loading Dock
8 minbike
Communitea Wellness
10 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Northfield (WB)

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Leonard/Emerald (EB)
6 minwalk
Leonard/Penn (WB)
8 minwalk
Leonard/Edmund (EB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
11 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
12 minbike
Walgreens
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
11 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026