Patten Addition
Walkable with great nature access
Median $413K·Walkability 8.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
What surprises people about this pocket of Eastown is how much actually fits into one acre—the amended plat of Patten Addition carves out something genuinely walkable in a neighborhood that's already been built for walking. Steps from a transit stop, a grocery, restaurants, and coffee that don't require a plan, this subdivision sits in the middle of a district where over 130 businesses cluster within reach and dining alone scores a 9.3 for walkability. Downtown Grand Rapids is a five-minute drive, though most errands happen on foot—the farmers market is a short stroll away, the dog park eight minutes, and thirteen parks nestle within a mile. It's a rare sliver of plat where the real amenity isn't what's promised but what's already there: a neighborhood built decades ago by streetcar riders and late-night restaurant dreamers, now humming with the density that makes walking worth it.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Fulton Street Farmers Market: 7 min walk
- Fisk Lake: 10 min bike
$413K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Patten Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,806/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fulton Street Farmers Market
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Frequently asked about Patten Addition
- What do homes cost in Patten Addition?
- The median home value in Patten Addition is about $413,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Patten Addition housing market?
- no homes are listed in Patten Addition right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Patten Addition?
- Patten Addition is served by William C. Abney Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Patten Addition walkable?
- Patten Addition scores 8.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.