Knapp & Cos. Sub. Blk. 1
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.2/10
The hill itself is the draw here—you're perched on a bluff with downtown Grand Rapids just 3.7 minutes away by car, but worlds apart in feel. Restaurants and coffee shops are steps to a short walk away, and a transit stop sits 2 minutes on foot, which means you can reach the Medical Mile or downtown without much friction. An unnamed park is a 5-minute walk, and there are 30 parks within a mile if you want options. The nearest grocery is under a mile out, and 474 restaurants dot the surrounding area—so the neighborhood doesn't skimp on dining and cultural access despite its hilltop isolation. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Belknap Lookout as a whole is known for its cobblestone streets, historic bones, and sweeping city views from 160 feet up.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Belknap Lookout Trail: 1 min walk
- 23 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 150 parks within 1 mile
- Belknap Lookout Trail: 1 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 1 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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
Frequently asked about Knapp & Cos. Sub. Blk. 1
- What schools serve Knapp & Cos. Sub. Blk. 1?
- Knapp & Cos. Sub. Blk. 1 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Knapp & Cos. Sub. Blk. 1 walkable?
- Knapp & Cos. Sub. Blk. 1 scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.