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Subdivision7.3 acres

Perkins Add

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
🚶Walkability
66

Very walkable

  • Lafayette/Cedar (NB): 2 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$198K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 14 parks within 1 mile
  • Mary Waters Park: 6 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 7-acre area in Kent County offers an intriguing blend of urban convenience and efficient living. With a median lot size of just 0.11 acres, properties here maximize space while keeping you connected to downtown Grand Rapids' energy. The location shines for walkability, earning particularly high marks for transit access and fitness opportunities, with 23 restaurants within walking distance and plenty of nearby amenities including Mary Waters Park among 14 parks within a mile.

The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options nearby balancing the district's range. Coffee shops, grocery stores, and daily necessities sit within comfortable walking or biking distance, making car-free living feasible for many residents. This spot works exceptionally well for urban professionals, young couples, and anyone who values proximity to downtown culture and dining while maintaining access to green spaces and recreational opportunities.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Walkability

6.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Creston Market

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
10 minbike
Family Fare
11 minbike
Gorden Food Service
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Silva

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Linear Restaurant
15 minwalk
Brickyard Tavern
9 minbike
The Chicago Beef Joint
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Rowster Coffee

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Bagel Beanery
8 minbike
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
6 mindrive
Lyon Street Café
12 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Rezervoir Lounge

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 5 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
6 minbike
The Garage Bar
7 minbike
Vitale's Sports Bar
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Webster's Market Inc

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 8 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Mary Waters Park

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 4 min drive
Belknap Park
9 minwalk
Coit Park
12 minwalk
Lookout Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Mary Waters Park Playground

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
6 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
11 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
12 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

14 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
14 mindrive
Mid Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive· 14 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Belknap Lookout Trail

14 minwalk· 5 min bike
Canal Street Park Trail
11 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
11 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
11 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

8 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

Communitea Wellness

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
15 minwalk
The Loading Dock
15 minwalk
REVfit
10 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lafayette/Cedar (NB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 3 min drive
Lafayette/Cedar (SB)
2 minwalk
Lafayette/Mary Waters Park (NB)
4 minwalk
Lafayette/Creston Plaza (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

11 minbike· 9 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 minbike
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
West Side Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$224K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

45

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

3358 sq ft – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mary Waters Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

14

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.7 mi

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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