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Subdivision42689 sq ft

Pell Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 25% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Tennyson Drive Southwest: 6 min drive
  • Battjes Lake: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$172K median

🎓Schools
39

Below average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 47 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact neighborhood in Kent County offers an intimate residential setting with smaller lot sizes that create a close-knit community feel. The area provides excellent public transit access, earning a perfect transit score, making it easy to connect with downtown Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities including 11 restaurants within walking distance and Roosevelt Park for outdoor recreation, plus seven additional parks within a mile for plenty of green space options.

While daily errands may require a short trip, the strong transit connections and reasonable proximity to grocery stores and dining make everyday needs manageable. The location offers access to Grand Rapids Public Schools with some highly-rated options nearby. With Battjes Lake just over a mile away and multiple boat launches within five miles, water recreation is accessible for those who enjoy lake activities.

This area works well for transit-oriented individuals, first-time homebuyers seeking affordability, and those who appreciate a community-focused lifestyle with good connectivity to urban amenities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Roosevelt Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

1.4 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$172K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

4

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

0.11 ac – 0.11 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

3.9
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 47 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
2Cesar E Chavez ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 412 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
2Burton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 482 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026