L. W. Edison Plat — satellite view
Subdivision40.3 acres

L. W. Edison Plat

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️26 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$293K median

  • 12 sales in past year
  • $62K median household income
  • 55% owner-occupied
🚶Walkability
64

Very walkable

  • Shawmut Hills Park: 3 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Shawmut Hills Park: 3 min walk
  • Sibley Tunnel: 4 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet northwest Grand Rapids neighborhood offers spacious living with generous quarter-acre lots that provide plenty of room for families to spread out. The area combines suburban tranquility with convenient access to nearby amenities, including Shawmut Hills Park just steps away and several other parks within walking distance. Residents enjoy easy access to grocery stores and local dining, while the solid transit connections make commuting straightforward.

The community features an appealing mix of ranch homes and Cape Cod styles, many with recent updates including modern kitchens, finished basements, and private fenced yards perfect for entertaining. With Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area and multiple boat launches within a short drive, families can enjoy both educational opportunities and recreational activities. This neighborhood works particularly well for families seeking space, privacy, and a strong sense of community in northwest Grand Rapids.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$323K

12 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

120

Median Lot Size

0.24 ac

0.15 ac – 0.50 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Median Income

$62K

Household

Walkability

6.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
5.1
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Family Fare

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
7 mindrive
ALDI
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Westside Social

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Mr Burger
10 minbike
Fu Garden
11 minbike
B.C. Pizza
12 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby

12 minbike· 19 min walk· 3 min drive
Wilderness Expressions
5 mindrive
Eden Cafe
6 mindrive
Starbucks
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

5 mindrive· 19 min bike
Joey's Tavern
6 mindrive
River City Saloon
7 mindrive
Play Station Pub
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

7 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Shawmut Hills Park

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Shawmut Park
8 minwalk
Covell Park
10 minbike
Tremont Greenspace
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Shawmut Park Playground

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
10 minbike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
7 mindrive
Harmon Park Playground
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Millennium Park Lake

14 mindrive
Lake Leota
14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

15 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
13 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

4 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Covell Dog Park

10 minbike· 21 min walk· 4 min drive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

South Standale Trail

13 minbike
South Standale Trail
14 minbike
South Standale Trail
14 minbike
South Standale Trail
14 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Mines Golf Course

4 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Planet Fitness

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Family Fitness
6 mindrive
8th Day Gym
8 mindrive
Planet Fitness
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Lake Michigan/Fairfield (WB)

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Lake Michigan/Fairfield (EB)
6 minwalk
Lake Michigan/Oakleigh (WB)
9 minwalk
Lake Michigan/Bona Vista (EB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Rite Aid

12 minbike· 20 min walk· 3 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

West Side Library

7 mindrive· 20 min bike
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
KDL Walker Branch
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

8 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Shawmut Hills Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Leota

2.3 mi

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

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026