Kendall's Addition
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.2/10
The vacated streets here—Barclay Avenue and Willow Court—are the giveaway that this five-acre plat in Oldtown-Heartside has been through a real reorganization. Set just 2.3 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, Kendall's Addition sits in a neighborhood defined by brick warehouses turned breweries, galleries spilling across Division Avenue, and the kind of density that makes transit a non-issue—the nearest stop is practically at your doorstep. A restaurant is a three-minute walk away; coffee's four minutes. The 576 restaurants within a mile aren't hyperbole—you're in the entertainment district proper. Veteran's Memorial Park lands five minutes on foot, and 34 parks dot the surrounding mile, which matters when you're working within tight urban lots. The amended plat consolidates parcels across two blocks, giving shape to what was once scattered property. Grocery runs mean heading roughly a mile out, and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport sits 21.4 miles north. Schools feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Why people love it here
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Lyon/Barclay (WB): 2 min walk
- 26 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 170 parks within 1 mile
- Crescent Park: 6 min walk
- Veteran's Memorial Park: 7 min walk
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
170
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Kendall's Addition
- What schools serve Kendall's Addition?
- Kendall's Addition is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Kendall's Addition walkable?
- Kendall's Addition scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.