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Subdivision39.2 acres

Maplevale Plat

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 3 parks within 1 mile
  • Reeds Lake: 10 min drive
  • Hidden Lake: 11 min drive
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
40

Somewhat walkable

  • Burton/Ridgemoor (WB): 7 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk

This intimate 39-acre neighborhood near Calvin University offers a peaceful residential setting with tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes dating primarily from the 1950s and 1960s. The area provides easy access to both East Grand Rapids and Breton Village, creating a perfect blend of quiet residential living with urban convenience. With excellent transit connectivity and 18 restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy the best of both worlds.

The neighborhood's proximity to Calvin University creates a stable, educated community atmosphere, while Reeds Lake sits just over a mile away for outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the best nearby school earning strong ratings. The area works particularly well for professionals seeking a quiet retreat close to the university, families who value established neighborhoods with mature trees, and anyone wanting convenient access to Grand Rapids' dining and entertainment while maintaining a residential feel.

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

3

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

1.4 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 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
4Mulick Park Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 244 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

Walkability

4.0

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
4.8
🌳Nature
2.2
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Fresh Thyme

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 7 min drive
D&W Fresh Market
8 minbike
Whole Foods Market
11 minbike
Trader Joe's
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Knollcrest Dining Hall

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 6 min drive
Big E's Sports Grill Grand Rapids Beltline
8 minbike
CoreLife Eatery
9 minbike
Anna's House
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Starbucks

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Starbucks
12 minbike
Chapbook Café
8 mindrive
Cafe Bar Mahala
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Harmony Brewing Company

9 mindrive
Mulligan's Pub
10 mindrive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
10 mindrive
The Brass Ring
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve

11 minbike· 21 min walk· 7 min drive
John H. Bonnell Park
10 minbike
Camelot Park
4 mindrive
Griffiths Park
10 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Camelot Park Playground

4 mindrive· 29 min walk· 13 min bike
Mulick Park Playground
8 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
8 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
8 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Reeds Lake

10 mindrive· 18 min bike
Hidden Lake
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail

12 minbike
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
14 minbike
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
14 minbike
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
The Other Body Shop
7 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Burton/Ridgemoor (WB)

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Burton/Calvin University (WB)
7 minwalk
Burton/Ridgemoor (EB)
7 minwalk
Burton/Calvin University (EB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Rite Aid

8 mindrive· 17 min bike
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Hekman Library

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 7 min drive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
7 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive
Seymour Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

12 mindrive

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