Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub — satellite view
Subdivision79.6 acres

Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$275K median

  • 18 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
61

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Lewison (WB): 6 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
55

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 31 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This well-established northeast Grand Rapids neighborhood offers the perfect blend of convenience and character, with tree-lined streets filled with classic ranch homes and bungalows on generous lots averaging 0.16 acres. The area provides exceptional walkability with nearby amenities including 14 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just steps away. Residents enjoy easy access to Ball Perkins Park and other green spaces, while the excellent transit connectivity makes commuting effortless.

The housing stock features distinctive mid-century architecture with many homes showcasing original hardwood floors, fireplaces, and finished basements perfect for entertaining or extra living space. With 55% owner-occupied homes, there's a strong sense of community among neighbors who appreciate the mature landscaping and quiet streets. This location works particularly well for commuters seeking urban convenience, families wanting walkable amenities, and anyone who values the classic appeal of established neighborhoods with modern updates.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$282K

18 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

335

Median Lot Size

0.16 ac

0.11 ac – 0.47 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
6.6
🌳Nature
3.6
🚌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

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Gorden Food Service
5 mindrive
Creston Market
8 mindrive
Family Fare
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Lai Thai Kitchen

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Hunan
11 minwalk
Jimmy Johns
11 minwalk
Papa Murphy's
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Starbucks
5 mindrive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
6 mindrive
Common Ground Coffee House
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Vitale's Sports Bar

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 4 min drive
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
12 minbike
Logan's Alley
6 mindrive
Seven Monks
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

9 mindrive· 19 min bike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
8 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Ball Perkins Park

13 minwalk· 11 min bike· 3 min drive
Huff Park
9 minbike
Eastern Park
6 mindrive
Aberdeen Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Huff Park Playground

12 minbike· 28 min walk· 4 min drive
Eastern Park Playground
6 mindrive
Fuller Park Playground
6 mindrive
Aberdeen Park Playground
6 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

9 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
11 mindrive
Fisk Lake
11 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Huff Park Short/Long Loop

4 mindrive
Worcester Drive Northeast
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 mindrive· 17 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Huff Park Trail

11 minbike· 28 min walk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

8 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
15 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Fitness 19

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Communitea Wellness
5 mindrive
REVfit
6 mindrive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Lewison (WB)

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Leonard/Edith (WB)
6 minwalk
Leonard/Lewison (EB)
6 minwalk
Leonard/Ball (EB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
5 mindrive
Grand Valley Pharmacist
6 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Yankee Clipper Library

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Van Belkum Branch
7 mindrive
Miller Library
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 31 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
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026