Kent Plat,Amended Plat of Lots 389,390,400 Thru 403, Lots 413 Thru 416, Lots 426 Thru 429, Lots 439 Thru 442, & Lots 452,453, the Vac 20 Foot Wide Bond Ave Alley, & N Half of Vac Fairbanks Street — satellite view
Subdivision2.7 acres

Kent Plat,Amended Plat of Lots 389,390,400 Thru 403, Lots 413 Thru 416, Lots 426 Thru 429, Lots 439 Thru 442, & Lots 452,453, the Vac 20 Foot Wide Bond Ave Alley, & N Half of Vac Fairbanks Street

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️0.9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 5% park access
🚶Walkability
73

Very walkable

  • Riverwalk North (CCW): 1 min walk
  • 22 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 23 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 3 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 3 min drive
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

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

This compact 3-acre area offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability, particularly for dining and transit access. With 74 restaurants within just one mile and the nearest eatery only 119 meters away, food enthusiasts will find endless options at their doorstep. Coffee lovers can grab their morning brew just 157 meters away, while grocery shopping is convenient with 7 stores within 2 miles.

The location provides excellent connectivity with top-tier transit access, making commuting throughout Grand Rapids effortless. Sixth Street Park sits nearby, and with 23 parks within a mile, outdoor recreation is easily accessible despite the urban setting. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's best school rating 8/10. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable community atmosphere.

This area works perfectly for urban professionals, transit commuters, and food enthusiasts who prioritize walkable convenience and dining variety over suburban space.

Walkability

7.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

9 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Creston Market
11 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
10 minbike
Gorden Food Service
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Field & Fire Cafe

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
City Built Brewing Company
3 minwalk
Noodlepig
4 minwalk
The Chicago Beef Joint
4 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

4 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Roots Brew Shop
12 minwalk
Starbucks
13 minwalk
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
14 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Speakez Lounge

3 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
The Garage Bar
4 minwalk
Atwater Brewery
7 minwalk
Broadway Bar
8 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Webster's Market Inc

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 6 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Sixth Street Park

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 4 min drive
Canal Street Park
7 minwalk
Fish Ladder Park
9 minwalk
Lookout Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Canal Street Park Playground

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Coit Park Playground
9 minbike
Coit Park Playground
5 mindrive
Coit Park Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

13 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
12 mindrive
Battjes Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
3 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 minbike· 18 min walk· 6 min drive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Fish Ladder Park Trail

7 minwalk· 3 min bike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
8 minwalk
Canal Street Park Trail
10 minwalk
Canal Street Park Trail
10 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

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

Kent Country Club

9 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
8 minbike
8th Day Gym
10 minbike
Communitea Wellness
12 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Riverwalk North (CCW)

<1 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
Riverwalk North (CW)
2 minwalk
Skate Park (CCW)
3 minwalk
Skate Park (CW)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 9 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

10 minbike· 20 min walk· 7 min drive
West Side Library
10 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
11 minbike
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Sixth Street Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

23

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

3.0 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 38 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
3Coit Creative Arts AcademyElementary · PK-05 · 242 students · 12:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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