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
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Subway
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
+1 more
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Walker (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Lookout 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Lookout 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.
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Subway
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
West Side Christian School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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EV Charging
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 Center for Economicology (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.