Newark Heights, Amended Plat of Lot 4 and Vacated Alley
Walkable and connected
Walkability 7.6/10·Schools 4.1/10
What might surprise you about Newark Heights is how much happens within arm's reach—you're steps from transit, a dozen restaurants cluster nearby, and Cheeseboro Park is a short walk away. The subdivision sits in Alger Heights, a one-square-mile pocket of Grand Rapids where the small-town vibe somehow survived the city's sprawl. Downtown is just 10 minutes away, and the airport about 17, but you'll hardly feel like you need to leave the neighborhood itself. The homes here—built mostly in the '20s through '50s in bungalow and cottage styles—run $150,000 to $400,000 and tend to sell fast. Kids attend Grand Rapids Public Schools. Real Food Cafe and Old Goat Tavern are walkable dinner options, and Ken's Fruit Market anchors the commercial heart just over on Eastern and Alger. This is the kind of place where locals stay put.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Cheseboro Park: 7 min walk
- Underground Trail (MTB): 13 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cheseboro Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Newark Heights, Amended Plat of Lot 4 and Vacated Alley
- What schools serve Newark Heights, Amended Plat of Lot 4 and Vacated Alley?
- Newark Heights, Amended Plat of Lot 4 and Vacated Alley is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Newark Heights, Amended Plat of Lot 4 and Vacated Alley walkable?
- Newark Heights, Amended Plat of Lot 4 and Vacated Alley scores 7.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.