O. W. Pettit Add. — satellite view
Subdivision10.9 acres

O. W. Pettit Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
63

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Penn (WB): 4 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$222K median

🎓Schools
47

Average schools

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

This compact 11-acre community in Kent County offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. With modest lot sizes averaging 0.10 acres and a solid mix of owner-occupied homes, the area maintains a stable neighborhood feel. The location truly shines for accessibility — residents enjoy excellent transit options and easy access to daily needs, with 15 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just minutes away. Sweet Street Park provides nearby green space, while Soft Water Lake offers recreational opportunities a short drive away.

The walkable environment makes dining and errands manageable on foot, though outdoor enthusiasts might venture slightly further for nature activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the district. This area works particularly well for commuters who value transit access, urban professionals seeking convenience, and residents who appreciate being close to the action while maintaining a neighborhood atmosphere.

Walkability

6.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Creston Market

15 minwalk· 5 min drive
Family Fare
5 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
4 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

7 minwalk· 2 min drive
Wing Kingz
13 minwalk
Jets Pizza
5 mindrive
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
5 mindrive

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Biggby Coffee

6 mindrive· 15 min walk
Bagel Beanery
6 mindrive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
5 mindrive
Starbucks
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

6 minwalk· 2 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
5 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
4 mindrive
Vinny's bar
5 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Sweet Street Park

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park
7 minbike
Eastern Park
8 minbike
Briggs Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Eastern Park Playground

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
8 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
9 minbike
Briggs Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

12 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
12 mindrive
Fisk Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive· 17 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

12 minbike· 30 min walk
Creston Trail
12 minbike
Creston Trail
13 minbike
Creston Trail
13 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Fitness 19

5 mindrive· 18 min walk
The Loading Dock
5 mindrive
The Loading Dock
5 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
4 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Penn (WB)

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Leonard/Edmund (EB)
5 minwalk
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
6 minwalk
Leonard/Emerald (EB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

11 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$222K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

67

Median Lot Size

0.10 ac

3594 sq ft – 0.24 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 31 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026