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Subdivision12.4 acres

Kawaka Heights

Convenient location

🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
🎓Schools
52

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 16 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10
🚶Walkability
40

Somewhat walkable

  • Pine Rest: 10 min walk
  • 1 places within a 10 min walk

This compact 12-acre community in Kent County offers a quiet residential setting with convenient access to essential amenities. While the area maintains a peaceful, low-density feel, residents benefit from excellent transit connectivity with an 8/10 transit score, making commutes throughout the Grand Rapids area straightforward. Four grocery stores within two miles ensure shopping convenience, though dining options are limited with just one restaurant nearby.

The community is served by Kentwood Public Schools, and families have access to CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK along with two other parks within walking distance for outdoor recreation. Daily errands score moderately well at 5/10, reflecting the balance between suburban tranquility and practical accessibility. This location works best for commuters who value transit access and quiet living while maintaining reasonable proximity to shopping and parks.

Nearby Schools

5.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 16 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

Walkability

4.0

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
1.5
🌳Nature
1.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Save-A-Lot

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Meijer
10 mindrive
ALDI
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Russ's

10 minbike· 27 min walk· 6 min drive
Subway
11 minbike
Tacos Don Jose
11 minbike
Arby's
11 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Bikeable

CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Creekside Park
10 minbike
Crystals Springs East Community Park
9 mindrive
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
7 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK Playground

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 8 min drive
McDonald's PlayPlace
8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Connector to Kent Trails

13 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
11 mindrive
M-6 Trail
12 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
13 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

M-6 Trail

8 minbike· 23 min walk
M-6 Trail
8 minbike
M-6 Pathway
9 minbike
M-6 Pathway
9 minbike

+1 more

Golf Courses
Quick drive

Railside Golf Club

13 mindrive
Stonewater Country Club
7 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
Briarwood Golf Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Pine Rest

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
6 minbike
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
8 minbike
Eastern/60th (SB)
11 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
Meijer Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
8 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
9 mindrive

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