Subdivision

Nelson Ave. Sub.

Walkable and connected

Median $252K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 3.8/10

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan

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

🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • Samboosa Bell: 3 min walk
  • 17 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 55 parks within 1 mile
  • Paris Park: 5 min walk
  • Seymour Park: 6 min walk
💰Home Values

$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

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.8
🍽️Dining
8.6
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

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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.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026