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Subdivision4.1 acres

Parley H. Brown'S Sub

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 3 min drive
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 3 min drive
🚶Walkability
81

Walker's paradise

  • Crazy Charlie's: 1 min walk
  • 17 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$678K median

🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptionally walkable lifestyle with outstanding convenience at your doorstep. With a coffee shop just steps away and groceries within 139 meters, daily life flows effortlessly. The location provides remarkable dining diversity with 24 restaurants within walking distance, while maintaining excellent transit access for broader Grand Rapids exploration.

The intimate scale creates a close-knit community feel, with 95% owner-occupied homes on modest 0.10-acre lots that encourage neighborly connections. John Collins Park anchors local recreation, while Fisk Lake sits just half a mile away for water activities. Students attend East Grand Rapids Public School District, with access to top-rated options nearby. This location works exceptionally well for professionals seeking urban convenience, empty nesters who value walkability, and anyone who appreciates having life's essentials within easy reach while maintaining access to Grand Rapids' broader amenities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

John Collins Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

0.5 mi

Walkability

8.1

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
10.0
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
5.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

D&W

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
D&W Fresh Market
6 mindrive
Wealthy Market
7 mindrive
Family Fare
12 minbike
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Crazy Charlie's

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Pera Pizzeria
2 minwalk
Bagel Kitchen
2 minwalk
Pink Piggy
2 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Starbucks

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· 1 min drive
Jersey Junction
3 minwalk
Spoonlickers
8 minbike
High Tea
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Harmony Brewing Company

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 3 min drive
Mulligan's Pub
8 minbike
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
8 minbike
The Meanwhile
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Fulton Street Farmers Market

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

John Collins Park

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Waterfront Park
10 minwalk
Remington Park
14 minwalk
Hodenpyl Woods
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Sigsbee Park Playground

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 5 min drive
Sigsbee Park Playground
12 minbike
Wilcox Park Playground
11 minbike
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick bike

Fisk Lake

4 minbike· 4 min drive
Reeds Lake
9 mindrive
Mid Lake
7 mindrive
Church Lake
10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Reeds Lake Trail

3 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
3 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
4 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive· 14 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail

12 minwalk· 5 min bike
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
8 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Cascade Hills Country Club

14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

9 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
REVfit
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Wealthy/Croswell (EB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Wealthy/Croswell (WB)
3 minwalk
Wealthy/Lakeside (EB)
3 minwalk
Wealthy/Lakeside (WB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Easy walk

Rite Aid

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
8 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

KDL - East Grand Rapids

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 minbike
Hekman Library
8 mindrive
Madison Square Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

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

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$678K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

13

Median Lot Size

0.10 ac

2069 sq ft – 0.17 ac

Homeowner Rate

94.96%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026