North Park Place Add. — satellite view
Subdivision17.6 acres

North Park Place Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Grotto Park Trail: 3 min walk
  • Grotto Park Trail: 3 min walk
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
42

Somewhat walkable

  • Grotto Park Trail: 3 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🚴Bike path access

This quiet 18-acre pocket in Kent County offers a peaceful residential setting with easy access to both nature and city conveniences. The area features two distinct subdivisions: North Park Place Add., Amended Plat of Lots 40 Through 46 Inclusive and Adjacent Vacated Terrace Walk and North Park Place Add. No. 2. Residents enjoy proximity to Soft Water Lake less than a mile away and Grotto Park among six parks within walking distance.

With excellent transit connectivity and four grocery stores within two miles, daily life flows smoothly despite the area's more secluded feel. The Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the neighborhood, with the highest-rated nearby school earning strong marks. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable community atmosphere. This location appeals most to those seeking a quieter lifestyle while maintaining reasonable access to urban amenities, making it ideal for families, retirees, or anyone wanting space to breathe without sacrificing convenience.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Grotto Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.8 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8North Park Montessori AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 376 students · 15:1 · 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
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.2

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
1.5
🍽️Dining
3.0
🌳Nature
4.4
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Ken's Fruit Market

12 minbike· 6 min drive
Meijer
6 mindrive
Meijer
7 mindrive
Aldi
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Vitalies

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Denny's
10 minbike
Wendy's
9 minbike
Tacos El Cuñado
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Eternam Coffee

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 4 min drive
Tim Hortons
5 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Cesars Pub

9 minbike· 27 min walk· 4 min drive
Vinny's bar
7 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
8 mindrive
Rezervoir Lounge
8 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Robinette's Cider Mill

9 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Grotto Park

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Veterans Nature Trail
7 minbike
LAMOREAUX PARK
6 minbike
Lamoreaux Memorial Park
6 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK Playground

4 mindrive
Northlake Cooperative Playground
4 mindrive
Aberdeen Park Playground
6 mindrive
Aberdeen Park Playground
6 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Soft Water Lake
10 minbike
Emerald Lake
8 mindrive
Perch Lake
8 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Versluis Park Beach
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

3 mindrive
Rifle Range Road Northeast
4 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Richmond Hills Dog Park

12 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Grotto Park Trail

3 minwalk· <1 min bike
Grotto Park Trail
3 minwalk
Grotto Park Trail
3 minwalk
Grotto Park Trail
3 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
5 mindrive
Rogue River Mouth Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

11 mindrive
Scott Lake Country Club
12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
12 mindrive
Alpine Golf Club
10 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Loading Dock

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive
Planet Fitness
8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Veteran's Home

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Coit/Wolverine (SB)
11 minwalk
Monroe/Vet's Facility (NB)
11 minwalk
Three Mile/Coit (WB)
14 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

12 minbike· 6 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
4 mindrive
Walgreens
6 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

KDL Comstock Park

10 minbike· 24 min walk· 4 min drive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
9 mindrive
West Leonard Library
12 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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