L. Fitchs Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.2/10
Living in L. Fitchs Add. means stepping out your door into the thick of things—a transit stop is practically on your block, grocery runs happen in steps, and dinner is a short walk no matter what you're craving, with nearly 400 restaurants within a mile. The subdivision sits right in John Ball Park, where 23 parks sprawl across the immediate area, including Douglas Park just three minutes on foot, and the dog park is close enough that your pup knows the regulars. Downtown Grand Rapids is only four minutes away, so the daily commute feels like an afterthought rather than a slog. It's a tight 1-acre addition with access to Grand Rapids Public Schools, and what really lands here is the sheer density of living—you're surrounded by neighbors, options, and green space all at once, without feeling like you've left anything behind.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Douglas Park: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
Boardwalk Subs
Maggie's Kitchen
+1 more
Ferris Coffee
Rapid River Stillhouse
+1 more
Douglas Park
+1 more
Douglas Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Bridge/Stocking (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Douglas Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
Crime in L. Fitchs Add. 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
$1,400/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 L. Fitchs Add. 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)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Maggie's Kitchen
Restaurant
Los pinches tacos
Restaurant
Hissho Sushi
Restaurant
Restaurant
Nonla Burger - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Marys School
Saint Adalberts School
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about L. Fitchs Add.
- What schools serve L. Fitchs Add.?
- L. Fitchs Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is L. Fitchs Add. walkable?
- L. Fitchs Add. scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.