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Subdivision43.1 acres

Northgate

Surrounded by nature

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Northgate Park: 5 min walk
  • Rifle Range Road Northeast: 6 min drive
🎓Schools
57

Average schools

  • Northview Public School District
  • 7 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
43

Somewhat walkable

  • Northgate Park: 5 min walk
  • 3 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground

This quiet residential area spans 43 acres in the Northview Public School District, featuring well-maintained ranch-style homes on tree-lined streets. The neighborhood offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with spacious yards perfect for families, including fenced backyards and outdoor entertaining spaces. Residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities with 13 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just a short drive away.

While the area maintains a tranquil residential feel, it provides easy access to Plainfield Avenue for shopping and dining. The neighborhood includes several parks within walking distance, including Northgate Park, and Perch Lake is just 1.5 miles away for outdoor recreation. Many homes feature finished basements and updated kitchens, offering comfortable living spaces for growing families.

This area works best for families seeking a quiet suburban environment with good schools, spacious properties, and convenient access to Grand Rapids amenities while maintaining a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere.

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

Nearby Schools

5.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 7 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 8/10

School District: Northview Public School District

8Northview High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,092 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
7North Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 342 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
6East Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 375 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
6Highlands SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 412 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
5Crossroads Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 404 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
5West Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 255 students · 10:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
3.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Meijer

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
Ken's Fruit Market
7 mindrive
Family Fare
8 mindrive
Belmont Grocery
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Little Caesars

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
KFC
12 minwalk
Cheers
13 minwalk
Subway
14 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Biggby Coffee

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Tim Hortons
11 minbike
Tim Hortons
8 mindrive
Starbucks
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Cesars Pub

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Vestal Inn
9 mindrive
Archival Brewing
8 mindrive
The Score
7 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Robinette's Cider Mill

8 mindrive· 20 min bike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Northgate Park

5 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Airway Park
7 minwalk
Eldon Hollow Park
7 minbike
Holtman Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Airway Park Playground

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
7 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
7 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Perch Lake

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Grand Isle Lake
10 mindrive
Emerald Lake
10 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

9 mindrive
Versluis Park Beach
8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Rifle Range Road Northeast

6 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
10 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
15 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
14 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Northgate Park Trail

14 minwalk
Northgate Park Trail
16 minwalk
North County Trailway
33 minwalk
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
59 minwalk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Rogue River Mouth Launch

12 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Blythefield Country Club

10 mindrive
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
8 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

9 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
🚌Transit Stops
Bikeable

Meijer - Plainfield Township

11 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
6 mindrive
Plainfield/Salerno (SB)
6 mindrive
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
6 mindrive

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

6 mindrive· 28 min walk· 14 min bike
CVS Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

KDL - Plainfield Township Branch

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
15 mindrive

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

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