Lake Michigan Drive
Walkable with great nature access
Median $310K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.2/10
The stretch along this drive rolls through Grand Rapids' west side with a relaxed, accessible feel—tree-lined residential blocks mixing with small businesses and local shops, all within a short drive of downtown. Condos and ranch homes sit on wooded lots and standard neighborhood streets, some with creek frontage or ravines that add natural character to the area. You're close enough to catch dinner or catch a show downtown in five minutes, but far enough out to have actual space and quieter surroundings. Schools, hiking and biking trails, and local restaurants anchor the everyday rhythm here, making it the kind of place where you can live west-side convenient without feeling like you've left the city behind.
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
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.9 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Shawmut Park: 7 min walk
- South Standale Trail: 4 min drive
$310K median
- 47 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Lake Michigan Drive
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,105/mo
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47 homes sold in Lake Michigan Drive this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Shawmut Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.9 mi
Frequently asked about Lake Michigan Drive
- What do homes cost in Lake Michigan Drive?
- The median home value in Lake Michigan Drive is about $310,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake Michigan Drive housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Lake Michigan Drive right now, and 47 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lake Michigan Drive?
- Lake Michigan Drive is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Lake Michigan Drive walkable?
- Lake Michigan Drive scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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