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Subdivision4.0 acres

Lawndale Sub.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
71

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Diamond (EB): 4 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$249K median

🎓Schools
49

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 31 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre neighborhood offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential tranquility in Kent County. With generous lot sizes averaging 0.21 acres, residents enjoy more space than typical city living while staying connected to Grand Rapids' amenities. The area excels in dining options with 29 restaurants within walking distance and exceptional transit access, making it easy to explore the broader region.

Daily life flows smoothly with grocery stores, coffee shops, and Eastern Park all within comfortable reach. The neighborhood maintains a strong sense of community with 55% owner-occupied homes, while the mix of nearby schools serves families at different stages. Six parks within a mile provide green space for recreation, and Fisk Lake offers weekend escape opportunities just 2.3 miles away. This location works particularly well for professionals who value walkable dining and transit options, along with families seeking larger lots without sacrificing urban accessibility.

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Walkability

7.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Family Fare

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Gorden Food Service
8 minbike
Creston Market
12 minbike
Family Fare
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Jets Pizza
10 minwalk
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
11 minwalk
Arby's
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Biggby Coffee

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
9 minbike
Starbucks
8 minbike
Bagel Beanery
11 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Seven Monks
8 minbike
Logan's Alley
10 minbike
Birch Lodge
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

6 mindrive· 29 min walk· 13 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
6 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Eastern Park

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park
9 minbike
Sweet Street Park
11 minbike
Highland Park
4 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Eastern Park Playground

9 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
10 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minbike
Coit Park Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

12 mindrive
Mid Lake
11 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

12 minbike· 28 min walk
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Fitness 19

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Communitea Wellness
9 minbike
REVfit
9 minbike
The Loading Dock
5 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Diamond (EB)

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Leonard/Emerald (EB)
4 minwalk
Leonard/Diamond (WB)
5 minwalk
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
5 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 5 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$249K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

0.21 ac

0.12 ac – 0.38 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.9
/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
2East Leonard ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 167 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026