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Subdivision5.1 acres

Mayfield Highlands

Surrounded by nature

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Rifle Range Road Northeast: 4 min drive
  • Soft Water Lake: 10 min bike
🚶Walkability
64

Very walkable

  • Meijer - Plainfield Township: 8 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$390K median

This compact 5-acre community in Kent County offers a unique blend of suburban convenience and outdoor access. With generous lot sizes averaging about a third of an acre, residents enjoy more space than typical suburban developments while maintaining walkable access to daily needs. The area excels in dining and errands, with 25 restaurants within a mile and essential services like grocery stores and coffee shops just steps away. Transit connectivity is particularly strong, making commutes throughout the Grand Rapids area seamless.

While outdoor recreation scores moderately, Ambrose Park and four other parks provide nearby green space, and Soft Water Lake offers water activities less than a mile away. Students attend Northview Public School District, which includes some highly-rated options alongside more variable performers. The combination of larger lots, excellent walkability for errands and dining, and strong transit access makes this area ideal for professionals seeking suburban space without sacrificing urban conveniences, and families who value both room to grow and easy access to Grand Rapids amenities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Ambrose Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.9 mi

Walkability

6.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
7.4
🌳Nature
3.9
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Meijer

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Ken's Fruit Market
14 minwalk
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Freddy's

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Wing Stop
10 minwalk
Fred's Italian
10 minwalk
McDonald's
12 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Tim Hortons

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Biggby Coffee
9 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Cesars Pub

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Vinny's bar
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Robinette's Cider Mill

8 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Ambrose Park

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Eldon Hollow Park
6 minbike
Northgate Park
10 minbike
Dean Lake Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Ambrose Park Playground

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
6 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
8 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Soft Water Lake

10 minbike· 5 min drive
Lamberton Lake
6 mindrive
Emerald Lake
7 mindrive
Perch Lake
7 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Versluis Park Beach
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Rifle Range Road Northeast

4 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
10 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
12 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
11 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Northgate Park Trail

10 minbike· 25 min walk
Northgate Park Trail
11 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

10 mindrive
Rogue River Mouth Launch
15 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

13 mindrive
Scott Lake Country Club
15 mindrive
Blythefield Country Club
12 mindrive
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
10 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

6 mindrive· 28 min walk· 13 min bike
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Meijer - Plainfield Township

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
7 minbike
Plainfield/Salerno (SB)
8 minbike
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
8 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
12 minwalk
Kay Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL - Plainfield Township Branch

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
KDL Comstock Park
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
10 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
12 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$390K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

12

Median Lot Size

0.31 ac

0.28 ac – 0.48 ac

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026