Nelson Ave. Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision39640 sq ft

Nelson Ave. Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🚶Walkability
65

Very walkable

  • Alger Community Playground: 7 min walk
  • 2 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$252K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 41 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🛝Walk to a playground

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

6.5

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Ken's Fruit Market

14 minwalk· 6 min bike
Meijer
10 minbike
Aldi
13 minbike
D&W Fresh Market
15 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Little Caesars

13 minwalk· 6 min bike
Real Food Cafe
15 minwalk
The Old Goat
15 minwalk
Burger King
12 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

13 minwalk· 6 min bike
Starbucks
15 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

The Brass Ring

13 minwalk· 6 min bike
Log Cabin
12 minbike
Mulligan's Pub
20 minbike
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
20 minbike
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

9 mindrive· 19 min bike
Plaza Mexico
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick bike

Paris Park

3 minbike· 2 min drive
Seymour Park
4 minbike
Cheseboro Park
5 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Alger Community Playground

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Cheseboro Park Playground
9 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
13 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
13 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Underground Trail (MTB)

2 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
2 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Gold Loop
7 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Gold Loop
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

10 minbike· 26 min walk
Plaster Creek Trail
11 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

7 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

20 minbike
🚌Transit Stops
Quick bike

Kalamazoo/Linwood (SB)

5 minbike· 1 min drive
Kalamazoo/Linwood (NB)
4 minbike
Kalamazoo/Edna (SB)
3 minbike
Burton/Nelson (EB)
3 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

8 minbike· 4 min drive
Zuah Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Seymour Library

7 minbike· 5 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
7 mindrive
Madison Square Library
7 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
14 mindrive

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

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 41 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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
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
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Brookside ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 280 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 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