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Subdivision26.5 acres

Madison Blvd. Add

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 11% park access
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Eastern/Alger (SB): 9 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$293K median

  • 5 sales in past year
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 46 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This 27-acre neighborhood offers a quiet residential feel with excellent walkability for dining and transit. The area features compact lots averaging 0.13 acres, creating a close-knit community atmosphere where neighbors are just steps away. With 8 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores less than half a mile away, daily conveniences are easily accessible.

The location provides quick access to Plaster Creek and 12 parks within a mile for outdoor recreation. Residents attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options. The strong owner-occupancy rate of 55% contributes to neighborhood stability. This area works well for professionals and families who value walkable urban conveniences, proximity to dining and transit, and prefer smaller lot maintenance while staying close to Grand Rapids' amenities.

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

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Ken's Fruit Market

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
6 mindrive
Meijer
7 mindrive
ALDI
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Real Food Cafe

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
The Old Goat
10 minwalk
McDonald's
13 minwalk
Taco Bell
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

The Brass Ring

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Log Cabin
13 minwalk
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Lee's Oriental Market

12 minbike· 26 min walk· 5 min drive
Plaza Mexico
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Burton Woods Park

11 minwalk· 8 min bike· 3 min drive
Plaster Creek
11 minwalk
Garfield Park
12 minwalk
Plaster Creek
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Plaster Creek Playground

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 7 min drive
Garfield Park Playground
13 minwalk
Alger Community Playground
8 minbike
Cheseboro Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Plaster Creek Trail

2 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
3 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
6 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

9 minbike· 17 min walk
Plaster Creek Trail
8 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
8 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
10 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

9 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
14 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Eastern/Alger (SB)

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Eastern/Alger (NB)
10 minwalk
Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB)
10 minwalk
Eastern/Billantou (SB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
📚Libraries
Short walk

Seymour Library

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Madison Square Library
6 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

12 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
12 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$335K

5 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

132

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

514 sq ft – 0.73 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 46 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
2Brookside ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 280 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026