Kibbens Parkway Add. — satellite view
Subdivision4.7 acres

Kibbens Parkway Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 11% park access
🚶Walkability
81

Walker's paradise

  • The Old Goat: 3 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$319K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 45 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers an exceptional combination of walkable urban convenience and peaceful neighborhood living. With outstanding dining and transit access, residents enjoy having restaurants just steps away and grocery stores within easy reach. The compact 0.15-acre median lot sizes create a cozy community feel while still providing outdoor space.

The location shines for its accessibility – everything you need for daily life is practically at your doorstep, with coffee shops, markets, and eateries all within a few blocks. Twelve parks within a mile provide green space options, though those seeking extensive outdoor recreation may want to venture a bit further to Fisk Lake. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options. This area works best for professionals, small families, and anyone who values walkable convenience and community atmosphere over large lots or extensive outdoor activities.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Walkability

8.1

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Ken's Fruit Market

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Meijer
6 mindrive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
8 mindrive
Aldi
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

The Old Goat

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Real Food Cafe
3 minwalk
Burger King
14 minwalk
Taco Bell
6 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

The Brass Ring

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Log Cabin
8 minbike
The Pump House
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

5 mindrive· 15 min bike
Plaza Mexico
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Seymour Park

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Paris Park
13 minwalk
Plaster Creek
5 minbike
Plaster Creek
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Alger Community Playground

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Cheseboro Park Playground
7 minbike
Garfield Park Playground
9 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
11 minbike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Plaster Creek Trail

7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
6 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
4 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Plaster Creek Trail

11 minwalk· 5 min bike
Plaster Creek Trail
12 minwalk
Plaster Creek Trail
11 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
12 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

9 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Eastern/Billantou (SB)
4 minwalk
Eastern/Alger (SB)
4 minwalk
Eastern/Alger (NB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

11 minbike· 26 min walk· 5 min drive
📚Libraries
Easy walk

Seymour Library

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Madison Square Library
8 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

10 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall

11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$325K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

26

Median Lot Size

0.15 ac

0.11 ac – 0.16 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 45 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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
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
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Brookside ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 280 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026