Knapp and Company's Subdivision
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.2/10
This platted subdivision sits on Belknap Hill's steep terrain, where the 160-foot bluff creates the kind of elevation that rewards the climb—downtown Grand Rapids spreads out barely three miles below, reachable in under four minutes by car. The blocks here thread through a mix of late-1800s single-family homes and converted industrial spaces, their cobblestone streets kinking around the topography rather than running straight, which is what happens when a neighborhood predates the grid. Restaurants cluster within steps, over 470 of them within a mile, and Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area; transit stops are a two-minute walk, and the nearest coffee shop takes about the same. A grocery store sits less than a mile away across the neighborhood boundary. Lookout Park anchors the vistas, while 30 parks within walking distance mean the steep terrain that makes these blocks distinctive also makes them demanding—those 400-plus steps scattered across four staircases throughout Belknap are less romantic on the way home.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Michigan/College (WB): 3 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 150 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min walk
- Belknap Lookout Trail: 8 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gorden Food Service
McDonald's
+1 more
Bagel Beanery
+1 more
Duke's
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
Michigan/College (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
150
within 1 mile
Crime in Knapp and Company's Subdivision is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Parcels / Units
4
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,125 – $1,450 · estimated range
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Knapp and Company's Subdivision are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Grand Rapids Public School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Eastern School
Kendall School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Knapp and Company's Subdivision
- What schools serve Knapp and Company's Subdivision?
- Knapp and Company's Subdivision is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Knapp and Company's Subdivision walkable?
- Knapp and Company's Subdivision scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.