King & Amphlett Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 5.1/10·Schools 7.7/10
Out here you've got the Flat River practically at your doorstep—the houses sit close enough that morning coffee on the deck means watching the water move. It's the kind of location that makes walking to dinner or the library feel natural rather than a chore; there are two dozen restaurants within a mile, and Richards Park is a short stroll away if you want to shake off the day. The neighborhood has real character—you'll find enclosed front porches, riverside decks, and brick bungalows alongside newer builds, all on the kind of double-wide lots that actually give you room to breathe. Lowell Area Schools serves the area, and while you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids for a quick 30-minute drive when you need the city, you're also close enough to feel like you're genuinely in a riverside town where people keep boats at their docks and know the walking paths by heart.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Sneaker's: 7 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 24 parks within 1 mile
- Richards Park: 14 min walk
- Recreation Park: 6 min bike
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Walkability
Fair
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
Richards Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
24
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about King & Amphlett Add.
- What schools serve King & Amphlett Add.?
- King & Amphlett Add. is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is King & Amphlett Add. walkable?
- King & Amphlett Add. scores 5.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.