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Subdivision2.6 acres

L.K. Rathbuns

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 22% park access
💰Home Values

$180K median

  • 4 sales in past year
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 49 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 5 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 7 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet 3-acre pocket in Kent County offers a more spacious feel than typical Grand Rapids neighborhoods, with larger lots averaging about a tenth of an acre that provide extra breathing room. The area maintains a residential character while keeping essential amenities within easy reach - you'll find several restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just a short drive away.

The location provides excellent transit connectivity with perfect walkability scores for public transportation, making it easy to access the broader Grand Rapids area. Families will appreciate having Dickinson Buffer Park nearby, along with seven other parks within a mile for outdoor activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some standout school options in the district.

This area works well for homeowners seeking more space and a quieter residential setting while maintaining urban conveniences, particularly those who value good transit access and don't mind a more car-dependent lifestyle for daily errands.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$217K

4 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

22

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2670 sq ft – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 49 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
2Campus ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 266 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Dickinson Buffer Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.2 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026