Nelson Ave. Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $252K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 3.8/10
The lots here are small—real small, a sixth of an acre on average—which means you're living close enough to your neighbors that you actually see them, but not so cramped that you feel stacked on top of each other. Nelson Ave. Sub. sits right in the heart of Alger Heights, where the whole neighborhood is basically walkable, with a grocery store about a ten-minute walk away and restaurants—24 of them within a mile—scattered throughout. Downtown Grand Rapids is eleven minutes by car, and the airport's about sixteen.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Samboosa Bell: 3 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Paris Park: 5 min walk
- Seymour Park: 6 min walk
$252K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Nelson Ave. Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,708/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
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
+1 more
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Paris Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Burton/Nelson (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Paris Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$252K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.13 ac – 0.17 ac
Based on 20 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Nelson Ave. Sub. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Nelson Ave. Sub. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Nelson Ave. Sub.
- What do homes cost in Nelson Ave. Sub.?
- The median home value in Nelson Ave. Sub. is about $251,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Nelson Ave. Sub.?
- Nelson Ave. Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Nelson Ave. Sub. walkable?
- Nelson Ave. Sub. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.