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
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
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 City MiddleHigh (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.