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Subdivision1.8 acres

Mcdowell'S Sub.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 11% park access
💰Home Values

$241K median

🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Domino's: 4 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 12 parks within 1 mile
  • Rasberry Field: 4 min walk
  • Campau Park: 4 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 2-acre area offers a unique mix of suburban convenience and walkable dining options. With excellent transit access and a strong restaurant scene nearby, residents enjoy easy access to nearby amenities including 12 restaurants within walking distance. The median lot size of 0.13 acres provides manageable outdoor space, while Rasberry Field and 11 other parks within a mile offer plenty of recreation opportunities.

The location strikes a balance between urban accessibility and residential living, with over half of properties being owner-occupied. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options available in the district. Coffee shops and grocery stores are easily reachable, though a car helps for daily errands beyond the immediate dining district. This area works well for professionals who value walkable restaurants and excellent transit connections, plus families who want parks nearby without the maintenance of large lots.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$241K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

6

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

1847 sq ft – 1.0 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
Wealthy Market
8 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
10 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Domino's

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
McDonald's
9 minwalk
Tacos Yanga
11 minwalk
Subway
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Happy Cat Café

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Biggby Coffee
15 minwalk
MudPenny
9 minbike
Lantern Coffee Shop
10 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Rumors

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Pyramid Scheme
9 minbike
Dublin Hall
10 minbike
Tin Can/City View Flats
11 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
11 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Rasberry Field

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Campau Park
4 minwalk
Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
14 minwalk
Pleasant Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Clemente Park Playground

10 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Heartside Park Playground
9 minbike
Heartside Park Playground
10 minbike
Caulfield Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

11 mindrive
Battjes Lake
10 mindrive
Mid Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

9 mindrive· 18 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Clemente Park Trail

15 minwalk· 6 min bike
Grandville Trail
7 minbike
Grandville Trail
7 minbike
Grandville Trail
7 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

10 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
14 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

6 mindrive· 26 min walk· 12 min bike
8th Day Gym
12 minbike
REVfit
9 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

M.L.K. Jr Street Station (SB)

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Hall Street Station (NB)
5 minwalk
MLK/Division (WB)
5 minwalk
MLK/Division (EB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

CVS Pharmacy

10 mindrive· 18 min bike
Rite Aid
10 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Madison Square Library

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 minbike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
6 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

5 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
9 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Rasberry Field

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

12

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.4 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026