Mclee Sub.
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 8.8/10
What surprises people about Mclee Sub. is how much life fits into such a compact footprint—you're literally a few blocks from Reeds Lake, which sits just a fifth of a mile away, and Griffiths Park is a three-minute walk if you need to let the dog loose. Downtown Grand Rapids is only ten minutes away by car, so you're not trading access for space; there are 78 restaurants and 18 grocery stores within a mile or two, which means you've got real options without feeling like you're living on top of a shopping center. The East Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area, and homes here run in the mid-$400s to low $500s. It's the kind of place where you can grab coffee at a nearby shop, walk to dinner in about 14 minutes if you feel like it, and still be back downtown before your lunch meeting ends—all while living in a Mary M. Bonnells Sub. Area pocket that actually feels tucked away from the hustle.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Reeds Lake within walking distance
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Reeds Lake Boulevard Cut-off: 3 min walk
- Griffiths Park: 3 min walk
East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Middle — 0.7 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Griffiths Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Rose's
+1 more
MIX
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Griffiths Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Reeds Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Boulevard Cut-off
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Lakeside (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Mclee 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 →Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Mclee 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(29)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Bowdie's Chophouse
Restaurant
Jose Babushka's
Restaurant
Pink Piggy
Restaurant
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Mclee Sub.
- What schools serve Mclee Sub.?
- Mclee Sub. is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is Mclee Sub. walkable?
- Mclee Sub. scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.