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Subdivision6.0 acres

Mcelwees Add.

Solid value in a growing area

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

$165K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 12 parks within 1 mile
  • Alexander Park: 5 min walk
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 8 min drive
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 47 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet 6-acre residential area in Kent County offers generous lot sizes with a median of 0.15 acres, providing residents with more space than typical urban neighborhoods. The location provides excellent transit connectivity while maintaining a peaceful suburban feel. With 11 restaurants within walking distance and 5 grocery stores within a short drive, daily conveniences are readily accessible despite the area's intimate size.

Alexander Park anchors the neighborhood's outdoor recreation options, with 12 parks total within a mile radius. For water activities, Fisk Lake sits just 2 miles away, and there are 2 boat launches within a 5-mile radius. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the district offering a range of educational options. The area works well for buyers seeking larger lots, investment opportunities, and a balance between suburban space and urban amenities, particularly those who value transit access and don't mind a car-dependent lifestyle for fitness and some errands.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$94K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

27

Median Lot Size

0.15 ac

3106 sq ft – 0.21 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Alexander Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

12

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.0 mi

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 47 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Campus ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 266 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026