
Lavins Sub.
Explore Lavins Sub. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Butterworth/Straight (WB): 3 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Westown Commons Park: 4 min walk
- Sibley Tunnel: 6 min drive
$237K median
This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers an excellent balance of urban convenience and residential comfort. With 47 restaurants within walking distance and a coffee shop just steps away, residents enjoy exceptional dining access that earns top walkability scores. The proximity to downtown amenities is complemented by perfect transit connectivity, making car-free living genuinely feasible.
The neighborhood features smaller residential lots averaging 0.09 acres, creating a close-knit community feel with 55% owner-occupied homes. While daily errands require some planning with limited nearby grocery options, the abundance of nearby amenities and 21 parks within a mile provide plenty of recreational opportunities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with access to some highly-rated options in the district. This location works exceptionally well for urban professionals, transit users, and anyone who values walkable access to dining and entertainment over suburban space.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Bridge Street Market
Little Caesars
+1 more
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
+1 more
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
+1 more
Momma D's Kitchen
+1 more
Westown Commons Park
+1 more
Westown Commons Park Playground
+1 more
Battjes Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
+1 more
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Oxford Street Trail
+1 more
Johnson Park Launch
Mines Golf Course
Planet Fitness
Butterworth/Straight (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
100%
FEMA flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Battjes Lake
2.3 mi
At a Glance
Est. Home Value
$237K
Based on assessor data
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
3964 sq ft
3899 sq ft – 3964 sq ft
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
Nearby Subdivisions
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