L. Porters Add. — satellite view
Subdivision19.4 acres

L. Porters Add.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️0.9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 6% park access
💰Home Values

$177K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 21 parks within 1 mile
  • Pleasant Park: 6 min walk
  • Mooney Park: 6 min walk
🚶Walkability
54

Somewhat walkable

  • Jefferson/Pleasant (NB): 2 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This intimate 19-acre neighborhood offers a unique blend of urban convenience and residential comfort just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. With generous lot sizes averaging 0.14 acres, residents enjoy more space than typical city living while maintaining excellent access to nearby amenities. The area excels in dining options with an impressive 7.4/10 rating and 71 restaurants within walking distance, plus perfect transit connectivity.

The community provides easy access to outdoor recreation with Mooney Park nearby and 21 parks within a mile, though Fisk Lake sits just over two miles away for water activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options in the district. With 55% owner-occupied homes and thoughtfully updated properties featuring modern kitchens and flexible living spaces, this area works particularly well for professionals seeking downtown proximity, families wanting more space without sacrificing convenience, and anyone who values excellent dining and transit access.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$275K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

64

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

1699 sq ft – 3.2 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mooney Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

21

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.2 mi

Walkability

5.4

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.4
🍽️Dining
7.4
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Wealthy Market

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 6 min drive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
11 minbike
Bridge Street Market
9 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Subway

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Domino's
14 minwalk
Beijing Kitchen
14 minwalk
Joezano's Pizza
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Biggby Coffee

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Happy Cat Café
9 minwalk
Rowster
6 minbike
Outside Coffee Co.
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Winchester

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Rumors
8 minbike
Pyramid Scheme
8 minbike
Dublin Hall
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
9 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
11 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Pleasant Park

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Mooney Park
6 minwalk
Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
8 minwalk
Heritage Hill Park
11 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Cherry Hill Green Playground

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Mel Trotter Park Playground
8 minbike
Cherry Hill Green Playground
8 minbike
Heartside Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

11 mindrive· 18 min bike
Battjes Lake
12 mindrive
Mid Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 mindrive· 16 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Clemente Park Trail

8 minbike· 18 min walk
Grandville Trail
8 minbike
Grandville Trail
8 minbike
Grandville Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

15 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

9 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 6 min drive
8th Day Gym
10 minbike
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
10 mindrive
REVfit
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Jefferson/Pleasant (NB)

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Jefferson/Pleasant (SB)
2 minwalk
Jefferson/MLK (SB)
4 minwalk
MLK/Jefferson (WB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

CVS Pharmacy

9 mindrive· 14 min bike
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Rite Aid
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Madison Square Library

8 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 minbike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
7 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

11 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
7 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
5 mindrive

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

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