Lyon Street Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $775K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
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
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — within walking distance
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$775K median
- 1 recent sale
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.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,261/mo

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Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$775K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
21
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
1999 sq ft – 0.18 ac
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.