O. S. Waters Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision41382 sq ft

O. S. Waters Sub.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🚶Walkability
75

Very walkable

  • Plainfield/Lister (SB): 1 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$211K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 32 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 1-acre area offers an ideal blend of urban convenience and walkable living in a prime Grand Rapids location. With excellent transit access and strong walkability scores for dining and daily errands, residents enjoy easy access to 14 restaurants within walking distance and grocery shopping just 264 meters away. The smaller lot sizes averaging 0.08 acres create a close-knit community feel, while Mary Waters Park and 10 other parks within a mile provide plenty of green space despite the urban setting.

The location shines for those who prioritize convenience, sitting just minutes from downtown and major highways. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with access to some highly-rated nearby options. With excellent fitness amenities and outstanding transit connectivity, this area works best for urban professionals, small families, and anyone who values walkable city living with quick access to Grand Rapids' downtown core and surrounding areas.

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

Walkability

7.5

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
7.5
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Creston Market

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 minbike
Family Fare
7 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Gaia house cafe

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Cafe Mamo
10 minwalk
Silva
11 minwalk
Linear Restaurant
12 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short drive

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

4 mindrive· 20 min walk· 13 min bike
Rowster Coffee
8 minbike
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
10 minbike
Roots Brew Shop
10 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Rezervoir Lounge

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
7 minwalk
The Garage Bar
14 minwalk
Our Tavern
6 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Webster's Market Inc

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 6 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
7 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Mary Waters Park

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Canal Street Park
11 minwalk
Lookout Park
15 minwalk
Belknap Park
15 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minwalk
Canal Street Park Playground
14 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

12 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Emerald Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 mindrive· 13 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

West Grand Trail

13 minwalk· 5 min bike
West Grand Trail
13 minwalk
West Grand Trail
15 minwalk
West Grand Trail
6 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

The Loading Dock

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
The Loading Dock
5 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
8 minbike
Fitness 19
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Lister (SB)

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Plainfield/Grove (SB)
3 minwalk
Plainfield/Grove (NB)
3 minwalk
Leonard/Plainfield (WB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 6 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
10 minbike
Walker Street Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Short walk

Van Belkum Branch

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
12 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
12 minbike
West Side Library
7 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$163K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

3

Median Lot Size

3419 sq ft

3406 sq ft – 0.14 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 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
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
4Palmer SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 178 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026