
Nelson Ave. Sub.
Explore Nelson Ave. Sub. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Alger Community Playground: 7 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
$252K median
- 1 sales in past year
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 41 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
This compact area spans just one acre in Kent County, offering a tight-knit residential feel with modest lot sizes averaging 0.15 acres. The location provides solid walkability for daily needs, with nearby amenities including four restaurants, six grocery stores, and essential services all within comfortable walking distance. Paris Park anchors the local recreation scene, and residents enjoy access to eleven parks within a mile for outdoor activities.
The community shows strong owner-occupancy rates, creating neighborhood stability, while students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools with some excellent nearby options available. With Fisk Lake just 2.5 miles away and convenient access to coffee shops and dining, this area works well for first-time buyers, investors seeking value-add opportunities, or anyone wanting an affordable entry point into Grand Rapids living with urban conveniences close at hand.
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Little Caesars
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
The Brass Ring
Lee's Oriental Market
Paris Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
+1 more
Fisk Lake
Underground Trail (MTB)
+1 more
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Indian Trails Golf Course
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Kalamazoo/Linwood (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$219K
1 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.13 ac – 0.17 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
Nearby Schools
Based on 41 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Subdivisions
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