Manhattan Sub
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.8/10
Grab a coffee on a late-afternoon Saturday—that's when Manhattan Sub shows its best self. This 2-acre subdivision sits within Mary M. Bonnells Sub. Area in East Grand Rapids, where quarter-acre lots and homes valued around $758K pack genuine density without feeling cramped. You're 11 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which matters when you want access without living in it. Reeds Lake is a tenth of a mile away—close enough to feel like a backyard amenity—and Manhattan Park sits a 4-minute walk down the street. Shopping and coffee are under a mile out. The neighborhood has 78 restaurants within walking distance and eight parks nearby, so you won't lack for options on any given evening. East Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Reeds Lake within walking distance
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Hazel: 5 min walk
- Manhattan Park: 6 min walk
East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Middle — 0.7 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Manhattan Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.3 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Rose's
+1 more
MIX
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Manhattan Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Reeds Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hazel
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Wealthy/Lakeside (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Manhattan 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 →Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Manhattan 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(29)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Bowdie's Chophouse
Restaurant
Jose Babushka's
Restaurant
Pink Piggy
Restaurant
Jyoti's Kitchen
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Manhattan Sub
- What schools serve Manhattan Sub?
- Manhattan Sub is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Manhattan Sub walkable?
- Manhattan Sub scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.