Mohl & Van Alstine Add. — satellite view
Subdivision2.9 acres

Mohl & Van Alstine Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 5% park access
🚶Walkability
63

Very walkable

  • Sibley School Park Playground: 3 min walk
  • 20 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 23 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 3 min drive
  • Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
💰Home Values

$227K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 3-acre area sits just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, offering an excellent balance of urban convenience and quiet residential living. With 55 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just a short stroll away, daily needs are easily met on foot. The transit accessibility is outstanding, making commutes effortless.

The neighborhood features traditional-style homes on intimate 0.10-acre lots, many with untapped potential for expansion and renovation. Residents enjoy access to Sibley School Park and 22 other green spaces within a mile, while Battjes Lake and several boat launches provide water recreation options nearby. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the district. This area works well for investors, first-time buyers seeking urban convenience, and anyone wanting easy downtown access while maintaining a residential feel.

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

Walkability

6.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
4.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

6 minbike· 3 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
6 mindrive
Creston Market
8 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Nonla Burgers

6 minbike· 3 min drive
Burger King
5 minbike
Adobé In & Out
4 minbike
Little Caesars
3 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick bike

The Bitter End Coffeehouse

3 minbike· 2 min drive
Tim Hortons
3 minbike
The Rower's Club
4 minbike
Starbucks
5 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick bike

Harmony Hall

5 minbike· 2 min drive
One Bourbon
5 minbike
Küsterer Brauhaus
5 minbike
Joey's Tavern
5 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Momma D's Kitchen

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
8 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
6 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Sibley School Park

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Lexington Park
5 minwalk
Westown Commons Park
8 minwalk
Douglas Park
8 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Sibley School Park Playground

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Sibley School Park Playground
4 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
5 minwalk
Westown Commons Park Playground
8 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

12 mindrive
Lake Leota
15 mindrive
Fisk Lake
15 mindrive
Lamar Lake
13 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Millennium Park Beach

14 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
13 mindrive
Georgetown Community Park Beach
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Covell Dog Park
5 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Douglas Park Trail

9 minwalk· 5 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
10 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
10 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
10 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Grandville Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
5 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Loading Dock

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive
8th Day Gym
11 minbike
Planet Fitness
10 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lane/Lake Michigan (NB)

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Straight Ave Station (EB)
5 minwalk
Straight Ave Station (WB)
5 minwalk
Lane/Lake Michigan (SB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walker Street Pharmacy

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Rite Aid
4 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

West Side Library

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
12 minbike
West Leonard Library
12 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

4 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Sibley School Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

23

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.7 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$195K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

15

Median Lot Size

4304 sq ft

1651 sq ft – 0.16 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026