Lawndale Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $249K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
...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
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$249K median
- Assessor estimate
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
$1,691/mo
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U Save Mart
+1 more
Balls Dogs
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Sports Bar
+1 more
Eastern Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Leonard/Diamond (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$249K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.12 ac – 0.38 ac
Crime in Lawndale Sub. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Lawndale Sub. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Eastern Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jets Pizza
Restaurant
Cousins Tasty Chicken
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Kendall School
Kent Hills School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lawndale Sub.
- What do homes cost in Lawndale Sub.?
- The median home value in Lawndale Sub. is about $249,025. 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 Center for Economicology (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.