Newark Heights, Amended Plat of Lot 4 and Vacated Alley — satellite view
Subdivision4792 sq ft

Newark Heights, Amended Plat of Lot 4 and Vacated Alley

Easy outdoor access

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 12% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 3 min drive
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 3 min drive
🚶Walkability
52

Somewhat walkable

  • Burton/Cornelius (WB): 1 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
45

Average schools

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

This compact residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful setting with excellent transit connectivity, earning a perfect 10/10 transit score. The community features a mix of owner-occupied homes (55%) creating stable neighborhood dynamics, with convenient access to daily necessities including 7 grocery stores within two miles and several dining options nearby.

Residents enjoy close proximity to Cheseboro Park and 10 other parks within walking distance, plus easy access to Fisk Lake just 2.2 miles away for water recreation. The area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. While walkability is moderate, the outstanding public transportation makes commuting throughout the Grand Rapids area effortless. This location works well for commuters who value transit access, families seeking a quiet residential setting with solid nearby amenities, and anyone who appreciates being connected to both urban conveniences and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cheseboro Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.2 mi

Walkability

5.2

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
4.8
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Ken's Fruit Market

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Meijer
11 minbike
D&W Fresh Market
12 minbike
Fresh Thyme
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Little Caesars

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Real Food Cafe
9 minbike
The Old Goat
8 minbike
Taco Bell
7 mindrive
Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Starbucks
12 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Brass Ring

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Log Cabin
6 mindrive
Harmony Brewing Company
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

8 mindrive
Plaza Mexico
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Cheseboro Park

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Ottawa Hills Park
9 minwalk
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
11 minwalk
Paris Park
11 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Cheseboro Park Playground

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
8 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
8 minwalk
Alger Community Playground
14 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

8 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
5 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Gold Loop
8 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
3 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

12 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
12 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

15 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
8 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Burton/Cornelius (WB)

<1 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Burton/Newark (EB)
1 minwalk
Burton/Nelson (WB)
3 minwalk
Burton/Nelson (EB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Seymour Library

9 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 minbike
Madison Square Library
6 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 44 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

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