Subdivision

Lawndale Sub.

Walkable near top schools

Median $220K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.7/10

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

...and what really strikes you about Lawndale Sub. is how compact it feels—just four acres, but you're genuinely close to everything that matters. There's a restaurant two minutes on foot, coffee a seven-minute walk, and the nearest transit stop is basically around the corner. The dining scene alone is wild; 174 restaurants within a mile means you're never wondering what's for dinner. Homes here run around $249K on quarter-acre lots, which is why you see a real mix of people making it work in this corner of Highland Park.

Why people love it here

Walkability

7.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 1.0 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$220K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 30 parks within 1 mile
  • Eastern Park: 12 min walk
  • Mary Waters Park: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Lawndale Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,494/mo

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Average schools

Based on 24 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.3 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 5.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.3 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
2East Leonard ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 167 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 0.6 mi

Median Sale Price

$220K

Based on 3yr sales

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

0.21 ac

0.12 ac – 0.38 ac

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Frequently asked about Lawndale Sub.

What do homes cost in Lawndale Sub.?
The median home value in Lawndale Sub. is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Lawndale Sub.?
Lawndale Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Lawndale Sub. walkable?
Lawndale Sub. 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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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026