N W Northrop 5th Add. — satellite view
Subdivision4.9 acres

N W Northrop 5th Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Powers (EB): 2 min walk
  • 15 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$232K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 34 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This intimate 5-acre community in Kent County offers a quiet residential setting with surprisingly strong urban conveniences. With an average walkability score and excellent transit access, residents enjoy easy mobility throughout the area. The nearby amenities are particularly impressive for dining, with 12 restaurants within a mile and the closest just steps away at 18 meters.

The compact lots averaging 0.11 acres create a close-knit neighborhood feel, while Sullivan Field and four other parks within a mile provide outdoor recreation options. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated nearby school earning high marks. With over half the homes owner-occupied and excellent access to daily errands and dining, this area works well for young professionals, small families, and anyone who values urban convenience in a quieter residential setting.

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

Walkability

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.1
🍽️Dining
8.5
🌳Nature
2.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Rodriguez Supermarket

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 minbike
Bridge Street Market
11 minbike
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

McDonald's

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 3 min drive
New Great Wall Buffet
3 minwalk
Burger King
5 minwalk
Little Caesars
6 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Roots Brew Shop

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 6 min drive
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
7 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

River City Saloon

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Play Station Pub
3 minwalk
Kuzzin's Lounge
11 minwalk
The Holiday
15 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

10 minbike· 24 min walk· 6 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Nagold Park

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 6 min drive
Sullivan Field
14 minwalk
Valley Field
7 minbike
Harrison Park
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Richmond Park Playground

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 8 min drive
Richmond Park Playground
15 minwalk
Sullivan Field Playground
7 minbike
Harrison Park Playground
7 minbike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Sibley Tunnel

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Richmond Hills Dog Park

10 minbike· 28 min walk· 7 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
8 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
7 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Harrison Park Trail

7 minbike· 17 min walk
Nagold Park Trail
9 minbike
West Grand Trail
9 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

13 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

8 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Loading Dock

9 mindrive· 12 min bike
The Loading Dock
9 mindrive
8th Day Gym
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Powers (EB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
Leonard/Powers (WB)
3 minwalk
Leonard/Garfield (WB)
4 minwalk
Leonard/Tamarack (WB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walker Street Pharmacy

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Walgreens
9 minwalk
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Easy walk

West Leonard Library

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
West Side Library
10 minbike
Van Belkum Branch
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$222K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

31

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2940 sq ft – 0.12 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 34 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026