Merritt'S Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $194K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
Driving through Merritt's Sub. feels like moving through a neighborhood where things happen on foot—a transit stop is steps away, restaurants line the blocks, and a grocery is an easy walk. The subdivision sits within Garfield Park, where over 40 restaurants crowd the immediate mile, many serving Mexican and Latin cuisine that defines the area's culinary identity. Homes here average around $194K on tight lots (0.14 acres), the kind of close-quarters development where you're never far from a corner store or a neighbor's porch. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 7 minutes away by car, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Seven parks sit within a mile—including Burton Woods Park, an 8-minute walk—so despite the dense feel, green space is genuinely accessible. What makes this 10-acre pocket work is that car-dependent convenience and walkable edge live together here, with transit options that actually make staying carless possible.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Division/Cutler (SB): 1 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
$194K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Burton Woods Park: 11 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 13 min walk
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Median home price in Merritt'S Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,316/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Est. Home Value
$194K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
52
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.10 ac – 0.19 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Burton Woods Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Merritt'S Sub.
- What do homes cost in Merritt'S Sub.?
- The median home value in Merritt'S Sub. is about $193,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Merritt'S Sub.?
- Merritt'S Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Merritt'S Sub. walkable?
- Merritt'S Sub. scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.