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Subdivision5.3 acres

Peck & Veenboers First Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 21% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Oakdale Gardens: 5 min walk
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$181K median

🎓Schools
45

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 44 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This quiet residential area spans 5 acres with generously-sized lots averaging 0.12 acres, offering more space than typical urban neighborhoods. The community maintains a balance with 55% owner-occupied homes, creating stability while welcoming newcomers. While walkability is limited, residents enjoy excellent transit access and proximity to nature, with Oakdale Gardens nearby and 8 parks within a mile. Fisk Lake sits just 1.7 miles away for water recreation, complemented by 2 boat launches within 5 miles.

Daily conveniences require a short drive, with 8 grocery stores within 2 miles providing plenty of shopping options. The area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, with significant variation in school quality throughout the district. The location offers a suburban feel with larger lots and green space access, making it ideal for families seeking room to spread out, outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate nearby parks and water activities, and commuters who value transit connectivity while preferring a quieter residential setting.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Oakdale Gardens

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.7 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$181K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

25

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

3350 sq ft – 0.78 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 44 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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
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
4Mulick Park Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 244 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026