Subdivision

Lyon Street Sub.

Walkable near top schools

Median $775K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.2/10

🌳Top 2% park access
🏙️0.7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

Lyon Street Sub. sits on four acres within Heritage Hill, where the architectural styles span nearly every era of American design—Greek Revival sits shoulder-to-shoulder with Prairie, Victorian, and Art Deco—and the whole district was the first neighborhood in the country to win a preservation court case back in 1968. Here, lots average 0.13 acres, which means homes run close together, and at a median of around $392K you're buying into that density and the history that comes with it. A coffee shop is steps away, and restaurants (540 within a mile) range from casual to considered; a grocer is an 11-minute walk if you're not the mail-order type. The real draw is proximity: downtown Grand Rapids is 3.2 minutes away, transit stops are right here, and 29 parks sit within a mile, anchored by Midtown Green just six minutes on foot. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. This is what happens when you compress a century of architecture, walkable dining, and genuine urban convenience into a place where you can still see the lot lines.

Why people love it here

Walkability

7.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
9.6
🌳Nature
3.6
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

🎓Schools
80

Grand Rapids Montessori Academy

  • School — within walking distance
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$775K median

  • 1 recent sale
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 145 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed park: 7 min walk
  • Baldwin Park: 7 min walk
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Median home price in Lyon Street Sub.

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/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 33 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
8Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyOther · PK-12 · 320 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 0.1 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.9 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.4 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.2 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 3.2 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.2 mi

Recent Sale Price

$775K

1 recent sale

Parcels / Units

21

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

1999 sq ft – 0.18 ac

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Frequently asked about Lyon Street Sub.

What do homes cost in Lyon Street Sub.?
The median home value in Lyon Street Sub. is about $775,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Lyon Street Sub. housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Lyon Street Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Lyon Street Sub.?
Lyon Street Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Lyon Street Sub. walkable?
Lyon Street Sub. scores 7.1/10 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