Market Square Building
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.1/10
A brick façade on Division Avenue opens into Market Square Building, where the hum of the arts district—galleries, studios, breweries—surrounds you on all sides. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just a mile and a half away, but the neighborhood itself has already claimed the ground: historic warehouses converted to lofts, murals layering the streets, the Downtown Market a few blocks over. Coffee and dinner are steps away; Van Andel Arena and Pyramid Scheme anchor the entertainment orbit. The walkability here is genuine—not because of a number, but because everything you'd want is already close enough to reach on foot.
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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 — 0.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Studio Park Piazza: 4 min walk
- Riverwalk Trails Park: 4 min walk
A & B Grocery
Essence Restaurant
+1 more
Ding Tea
Social House
Studio Park Piazza
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Weston (CW)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Studio Park Piazza
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
Crime in Market Square Building 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 →Units
6
Complex Size
0.38 ac
6 units
Expected Rent
$375/mo
$325 – $425 · estimated range
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Market Square Building 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(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Bistro Bella Vita
Restaurant
Essence Restaurant
Restaurant
Stan's Tacos
Restaurant
Two Sons Pizza
Restaurant
Grand Woods Lounge
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Lexington
Lexington School
Maplewood School
Vandenberg School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Market Square Building
- What schools serve Market Square Building?
- Market Square Building is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Market Square Building walkable?
- Market Square Building scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.