Lookout Sub.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $234K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.6/10
Driving through Lookout Sub. feels like stepping into the quieter side of the city—tree-lined streets, modest lots around a quarter-acre each, homes mostly from the 1950s and '60s with that clean Ranch and Cape Cod charm. It's part of Shawmut Hills, where winding roads and mature trees give you actual space without feeling remote. Downtown Grand Rapids is less than 9 minutes away, and you've got 78 restaurants within a mile, plus a grocery store about a 13-minute walk—so errands don't require much planning. The median home here sits around $234K, and you're served by Kent ISD schools. There are five parks within walking distance, including Brian Dyk Nature Preserve just 12 minutes on foot, and a dog park another 15 minutes past that. If you're the type who wants suburban breathing room but needs city access, this is the kind of place where you can actually get both without compromise.
Why people love it here
$234K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Subway: 5 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 14 min walk
- Tremont Greenspace: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Lookout Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,587/mo
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Est. Home Value
$234K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
12
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.13 ac – 0.46 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Lookout Sub.
- What do homes cost in Lookout Sub.?
- The median home value in Lookout Sub. is about $233,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Lookout Sub.?
- Lookout Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Lookout Sub. walkable?
- Lookout Sub. scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.