Lyon Street Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision4.0 acres

Lyon Street Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️0.7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 2% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 29 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 7 min drive
🚶Walkability
74

Very walkable

  • Lyon/Union (WB): 2 min walk
  • 18 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$437K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptional urban living experience with outstanding walkability and convenience. With an impressive walkability score of 7.4, residents enjoy easy access to 90 restaurants within a mile, plus grocery stores and a coffee shop just steps away. The nearby amenities create a vibrant streetscape perfect for daily life without a car, supported by excellent transit options.

The neighborhood features historic character, as evidenced by beautifully restored homes from the late 1800s in the sought-after Heritage Hill district. With 29 parks within a mile including Midtown Green, plus strong dining and fitness options, the location balances urban energy with outdoor recreation. The area serves students in Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the highest-rated nearby school earning top marks. This location works best for urban professionals, empty nesters, and anyone seeking walkable city living with historic character and downtown proximity.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Midtown Green

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

29

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.9 mi

Walkability

7.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
8.6
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Gorden Food Service

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
Wealthy Market
10 minbike
Family Fare
10 minbike
Bridge Street Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Mr. Pizza

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Palio
6 minwalk
The Omelette Shoppe
7 minwalk
Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant
7 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Lyon Street Café

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Bagel Beanery
7 minwalk
PaLatte Coffee & Art
14 minwalk
Rowster Coffee
15 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Duke's

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Birch Lodge
8 minwalk
Seven Monks
10 minwalk
Logan's Alley
13 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
7 minbike
Momma D's Kitchen
8 minbike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Midtown Green

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Baldwin Park
7 minwalk
Cherry Park
13 minwalk
Highland Park
14 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Midtown Green Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Cherry Park Playground
13 minwalk
Cherry Park Playground
13 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

11 mindrive· 17 min bike
Mid Lake
11 mindrive
Reeds Lake
14 mindrive
Church Lake
10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 8 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 minbike
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Belknap Lookout Trail

13 minwalk· 6 min bike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
12 minbike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
13 minbike
Grandville Trail
15 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

15 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

10 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

REVfit

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Communitea Wellness
6 minbike
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
10 minbike
8th Day Gym
12 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lyon/Union (WB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
College/Lyon (NB)
2 minwalk
Lyon/College (WB)
2 minwalk
College/Lyon (SB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 6 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Grand Rapids Public Library

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 5 min drive
West Side Library
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
Madison Square Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$775K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

21

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

1999 sq ft – 0.18 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026