Merrill & Nims Add.
Explore Merrill & Nims Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable with great nature access”
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Congress Park: 0 min walk
- Hosken Park: 3 min walk
Walker's paradise
- Congress Park: 0 min walk
- 28 places within a 10 min walk
$314K median
- 4 sales in past year
This compact 11-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability, particularly for dining and transit. With 66 restaurants within a mile and coffee just steps away, residents enjoy easy access to popular spots like Brewery Vivant and Maru Sushi. The location provides a perfect balance—quiet residential streets that are just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and walking distance to Cherry Park and the Fulton Street Farmers Market.
Small lot sizes averaging 0.11 acres create an intimate community feel, while the high walkability scores reflect the neighborhood's pedestrian-friendly design. With Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area and Congress Park nearby among 20 parks within a mile, families have plenty of outdoor options. This area works exceptionally well for urban professionals, first-time buyers, and anyone seeking a walkable lifestyle with easy restaurant access and quick downtown connectivity.
4 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Congress Park
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fisk Lake
1.4 mi
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Wealthy Market
+1 more
Cherie Inn
+1 more
Stovetop Roasters
+1 more
Buffalo Traders Lounge
+1 more
Rakowski Family Farm Market
+1 more
Congress Park
+1 more
Cherry Park Playground
+1 more
Fisk Lake
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
+1 more
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Kent Country Club
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lake/Diamond (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
Wealthy Theater
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$290K
4 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
36
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
1947 sq ft – 4.1 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
4 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
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