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Subdivision1.6 acres

Neighborhood Sub.

Convenient location

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
🚶Walkability
55

Somewhat walkable

  • John Ball Zoo Station (EB): 3 min walk
  • 15 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 14 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 2 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 5 min drive
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 37 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 2-acre community offers an interesting blend of urban convenience and residential tranquility in Kent County. With excellent transit connectivity scoring a perfect 10/10, residents enjoy easy access to the broader Grand Rapids area while maintaining a quieter neighborhood feel. The area features solid dining options within walking distance, with 8 restaurants within a mile and the nearest just 329 meters away.

Daily life is well-supported with 4 grocery stores within a 2-mile radius and a coffee shop less than 800 meters away. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate having 14 parks within a mile, including the nearby Picnic Area, plus 4 boat launches within 5 miles for water recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the best nearby school earning an 8/10 rating. With 55% owner-occupied homes, the community maintains stability while welcoming both homeowners and renters.

This location works particularly well for commuters who value transit access, couples or small families who appreciate walkable dining, and anyone seeking a connected yet peaceful residential environment.

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Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive
Family Fare
6 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

McDonald's

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Subway
7 minwalk
Concessions
9 minwalk
Little Caesars
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Tim Hortons

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Eden Cafe
14 minwalk
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
15 minwalk
The Rower's Club
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Joey's Tavern
7 minwalk
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
8 minbike
Küsterer Brauhaus
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

10 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
6 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Picnic Area

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
John Ball Park
9 minwalk
Lincoln Park
11 minwalk
Sibley School Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Picnic Area Playground

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Lincoln Park Playground
9 minwalk
John Ball south playground
9 minwalk
Lincoln Park Playground
10 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

14 mindrive
Lake Leota
14 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
13 mindrive
Lamar Lake
12 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

13 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
13 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

2 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Covell Dog Park

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 minbike
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Butterworth Park Trail

14 minwalk· 6 min bike
Oxford Street Trail
7 minbike
Oxford Street Trail
7 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
5 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Grandville Launch
9 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Gracewil Country Club

14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
4 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
Wallinwood Springs Golf Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

8th Day Gym

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive
Planet Fitness
5 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

John Ball Zoo Station (EB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Garfield Ave Station (WB)
4 minwalk
Bridge/Valley (EB)
9 minwalk
Bridge/Valley (WB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short drive

Rite Aid

3 mindrive· 25 min walk· 12 min bike
Walker Street Pharmacy
10 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

West Side Library

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Picnic Area

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

14

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.3 mi

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 37 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
4Sibley SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 256 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026