O.J. Mcwethy  Plat — satellite view
Subdivision3.6 acres

O.J. Mcwethy Plat

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 20% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Worcester Drive Northeast: 5 min drive
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 6 min drive
🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • Vander Mill Grand Rapids: 6 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$412K median

🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers convenient urban living with surprisingly good access to dining and transit options. The neighborhood features smaller residential lots averaging 0.13 acres, creating a close-knit community feel where 55% of residents own their homes. With 44 restaurants within walking distance and excellent transit connectivity, daily life here centers around walkable convenience.

Residents enjoy easy access to Hillcrest Park and seven other green spaces within a mile, while Fisk Lake provides recreational opportunities just a mile away. The area serves students in Grand Rapids Public Schools, with notable variation in nearby school quality. Coffee lovers will find their nearest café just over a quarter-mile away, and grocery shopping is equally convenient with five stores within two miles. This location works best for urban professionals and small families who value walkability, dining variety, and transit access over large private outdoor spaces.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Hillcrest Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.0 mi

Walkability

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
4.9
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Family Fare

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Gorden Food Service
8 minbike
Wealthy Market
7 mindrive
D&W
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

New Beginnings Restaurant

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
The Cone Shoppe
12 minwalk
Schnitz Deli
13 minwalk
Subway
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Common Ground Coffee House

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
8 minbike
Starbucks
7 minbike
Mad cap coffee
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vander Mill Grand Rapids

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Logan's Alley
8 minbike
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
9 minbike
Mulligan's Pub
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 6 min drive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Hillcrest Park

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Fuller Park
13 minwalk
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 minbike
Wilcox Park
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Hillcrest Park Playground

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Hillcrest Park Playground
8 minwalk
Wilcox Park Playground
13 minwalk
Fuller Park Playground
15 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

8 mindrive· 13 min bike
Mid Lake
6 mindrive
Church Lake
7 mindrive
Reeds Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Worcester Drive Northeast

5 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
7 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Walkable

Hillcrest Dog Park

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Hodenpyl Woods Trail

14 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

13 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

12 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
REVfit
11 minbike
Fitness 19
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Fulton/Alten (WB)

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Fulton/Aquinas College (EB)
8 minwalk
Fulton/Lowell (WB)
10 minwalk
Fulton/Lowell (EB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
10 minbike
Rite Aid
7 mindrive
Grand Valley Pharmacist
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Yankee Clipper Library

6 mindrive· 12 min bike
KDL - East Grand Rapids
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

7 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
15 mindrive

+1 more

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$412K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.13 ac – 0.27 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026