Leonard Covell Roads
Walkable and connected
Median $275K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.4/10
Most people picture subdivisions as interchangeable stretches of similar houses, but Leonard Covell Roads surprises you—27 acres carved into modest lots (averaging a fifth of an acre) where homes sit on rolling terrain shaded by mature trees. It's part of Shawmut Hills, a northwest corner of Grand Rapids with tree-lined streets and a genuine walking culture; here, you're steps from restaurants and a transit stop, with a nature preserve reachable in a three-minute walk. Homes run around $294K and tend to range from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet, split between older ranch and cape cod styles and newer builds. Downtown is nine minutes away by car, so you get suburban space without the commute tax. There are 48 restaurants within a mile and seven parks nearby—including Shawmut Park—which explains why families root in here. It's the kind of place where you actually use your neighborhood, not just sleep in it.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Leonard/Covell (EB): 4 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$275K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 5 min walk
- Tremont Greenspace: 12 min walk
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Median home price in Leonard Covell Roads
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Recent Sale Price
$275K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
91
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
4008 sq ft – 0.47 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Leonard Covell Roads
- What do homes cost in Leonard Covell Roads?
- The median home value in Leonard Covell Roads is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leonard Covell Roads housing market?
- no homes are listed in Leonard Covell Roads right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leonard Covell Roads?
- Leonard Covell Roads is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Leonard Covell Roads walkable?
- Leonard Covell Roads scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.