Mc Connells Sub.
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.1/10
You're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—seriously, 4 minutes—but McConnells Sub. sits in the quieter corner of Grandville, where 4 acres of residential space still feel removed from the mall traffic and highway noise. Walk out your door and you're steps from coffee, steps from transit, and a 10-minute stroll lands you at a restaurant. Clemente Park is a quick walk away, and there are 24 parks within a mile if you want options. The Grand River's boat launches are less than a mile off, and you've got 324 restaurants and two dozen grocery stores within reach. Homes here run in the $350K range, putting you in Grandville under the Grand Rapids Public Schools umbrella—close enough to downtown to feel connected, far enough to breathe.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- MudPenny: 2 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Grandville Trail: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
919 Party Store
+1 more
Sabor Latino
+1 more
MudPenny
+1 more
Founders Brewing Co
+1 more
Clemente Park
+1 more
Clemente Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Cesar Chavez/Pleasant (NB)
+1 more
CVS 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
Clemente Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
Crime in Mc Connells 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 →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 Mc Connells 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(30)
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(21)
Sabor Latino
Restaurant
Myanmar Meals
Restaurant
Rudy's Sub Shop
Restaurant
Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine DownTown Market
Restaurant
Go Vegan GR
Restaurant
+16 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
Founders Brewing Co
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Maplewood School
Saint Joseph School
Southwest Elementary School
School
Franklin School
Covenant Christian High School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Mc Connells Sub.
- What schools serve Mc Connells Sub.?
- Mc Connells Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mc Connells Sub. walkable?
- Mc Connells Sub. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.