L. Porters Add.Amended Plat of Lots 11-20, Block 1, Lots 1-5, Block 2, the West Part of the School Ground, Block 2, A Portion of Cass Avenue, and the Vacated Portion of Cass Avenue — satellite view
Subdivision3.4 acres

L. Porters Add.Amended Plat of Lots 11-20, Block 1, Lots 1-5, Block 2, the West Part of the School Ground, Block 2, A Portion of Cass Avenue, and the Vacated Portion of Cass Avenue

Easy outdoor access

🏙️0.6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 2% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 29 parks within 1 mile
  • Mooney Park: 4 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 6 min drive
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 48 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
44

Somewhat walkable

  • Wealthy/Cass (EB): 1 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 3-acre community in Kent County offers a unique blend of urban convenience and quiet residential living. With excellent public transit access and 67 restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy exceptional connectivity to Grand Rapids' dining scene. The nearest coffee shop sits just 213 meters away, while Mooney Park provides green space practically at your doorstep—one of 29 parks within a mile.

The area maintains a strong sense of community with 55% owner-occupied homes, creating stability in this well-established neighborhood. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. While daily errands typically require a short drive, the abundance of nearby dining options and close proximity to parks like Mooney Park make up for it. This location works exceptionally well for commuters who rely on public transportation and food enthusiasts who appreciate having diverse dining options within easy reach.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mooney Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

29

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.2 mi

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 48 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
4Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 296 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.4

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
1.5
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Wealthy Market

9 minbike· 5 min drive
Gorden Food Service
9 mindrive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
12 minbike
Family Fare
10 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Peppino's

5 minbike· 5 min drive
The Kitchen @ 40 Cherry
5 minbike
Subway
3 minbike
Beijing Kitchen
4 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick bike

Biggby Coffee

3 minbike· 3 min drive
Happy Cat Café
3 minbike
Lantern Coffee Shop
6 minbike
Rowster
5 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Pyramid Scheme

5 minbike· 5 min drive
Dublin Hall
6 minbike
Rumors
5 minbike
The Winchester
6 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short walk

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
14 minwalk
Webster's Market Inc
9 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Mooney Park

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Heritage Hill Park
8 minwalk
Foster Park
9 minwalk
Pleasant Park
9 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mel Trotter Park Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Heartside Park Playground
11 minwalk
Heartside Park Playground
11 minwalk
Cherry Hill Green Playground
12 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

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

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 mindrive· 14 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Grandville Trail

8 minbike· 19 min walk
Grandville Trail
10 minbike
Grandville Trail
9 minbike
Grandville Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
10 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

13 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Communitea Wellness

8 mindrive· 13 min bike
REVfit
8 mindrive
8th Day Gym
8 minbike
Planet Fitness
9 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Wealthy/Cass (EB)

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Jefferson/Logan (NB)
3 minwalk
Wealthy/Lafayette (WB)
3 minwalk
Jefferson/Logan (SB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

CVS Pharmacy

9 mindrive· 13 min bike
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Rite Aid
10 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 6 min drive
Madison Square Library
9 minbike
West Side Library
8 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

5 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
6 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

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