Mcphersons 1st Add. — satellite view
Subdivision4.9 acres

Mcphersons 1st Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Hall Street trail: 5 min drive
  • Hall Street trail: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$234K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • Fuller/Prince (SB): 2 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 5-acre neighborhood offers an excellent blend of urban convenience and outdoor recreation, with Martin Luther King Jr. Park just one block away and 11 parks within walking distance. The area features well-maintained homes on generous lots averaging 0.12 acres, giving residents more space than typical city living. With 32 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just 800 meters away, daily needs are easily met on foot or by bike.

The location provides outstanding transit access while maintaining a residential feel, and Fisk Lake offers water recreation just over a mile away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options nearby. This area works best for families and individuals who want urban amenities with easy park access, plus homeowners who appreciate larger lots and the potential for home customization in an established neighborhood.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.2 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$295K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

32

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

0.11 ac – 0.12 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
5.8
🌳Nature
4.2
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Wealthy Market

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Family Fare
10 minbike
D&W
6 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Little Caesars

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Good Judy's Market & Juice Bar
14 minwalk
Hancock
14 minwalk
Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Scorpion Hearts Club

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Squibb
8 minbike
Brown Butter Creperie and Cafe
8 minbike
High Tea
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Meanwhile

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Mulligan's Pub
8 minbike
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
8 minbike
Harmony Brewing Company
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Fulton Street Farmers Market

11 minbike· 24 min walk· 7 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

6 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Joe Taylor Park
12 minwalk
Sigsbee Park
15 minwalk
Alexander Park
15 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
4 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
11 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
11 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bike ride

Reeds Lake

24 minbike
Fisk Lake
12 minbike
Mid Lake
23 minbike
Church Lake
25 minbike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

6 mindrive
Hall Street trail
5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive· 12 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail

12 minbike
Grandville Trail
14 minbike
Grandville Trail
14 minbike
Grandville Trail
14 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

13 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 6 min drive
REVfit
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Fuller/Prince (SB)

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Fuller/Alexander (NB)
4 minwalk
MLK/Fuller (EB)
4 minwalk
Fuller/Prince (NB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 6 min drive
Rite Aid
5 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Ottawa Hills Public Library

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Madison Square Library
9 minbike
KDL - East Grand Rapids
7 mindrive
Seymour Library
7 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Wealthy Theater

4 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
15 mindrive

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

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