Perkins Sub, Amended Plat of Lots 8, 11 & 12, and Vacated 20' Alleys of Perkin'S Subdivision — satellite view
Subdivision35284 sq ft

Perkins Sub, Amended Plat of Lots 8, 11 & 12, and Vacated 20' Alleys of Perkin'S Subdivision

Easy outdoor access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 17 parks within 1 mile
  • Rasberry Field: 7 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 7 min drive
🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • MLK/Jefferson (EB): 1 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
45

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 49 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers affordable living with excellent transit access and convenient proximity to downtown Grand Rapids. The location provides an interesting mix of urban convenience and residential quiet, with 30 restaurants within walking distance but peaceful residential streets for daily life.

Residents enjoy outstanding public transportation options with perfect transit scores, making commutes throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area effortless. Campau Park sits nearby as the closest of 17 parks within a mile, while Fisk Lake offers recreational opportunities just over two miles away. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area, with some highly-rated options among the nearby schools. With moderate walkability for dining but limited for daily errands, this location works well for commuters who value transit access and urban dining options while seeking affordable housing close to downtown.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Campau Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

17

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.3 mi

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.4
🍽️Dining
7.0
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 6 min drive
Wealthy Market
11 minbike
Bridge Street Market
10 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Domino's

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Subway
11 minwalk
McDonald's
13 minwalk
Tacos Yanga
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Happy Cat Café

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Biggby Coffee
12 minwalk
MudPenny
8 minbike
Rowster
8 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Rumors

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 6 min drive
Pyramid Scheme
8 minbike
Dublin Hall
9 minbike
The Winchester
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
10 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
12 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Rasberry Field

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Campau Park
9 minwalk
Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
10 minwalk
Pleasant Park
11 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Mel Trotter Park Playground

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Heartside Park Playground
8 minbike
Heartside Park Playground
9 minbike
Cherry Hill Green Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

10 mindrive· 20 min bike
Battjes Lake
11 mindrive
Mid Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 mindrive· 17 min bike
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Clemente Park Trail

13 minwalk· 5 min bike
Grandville Trail
14 minwalk
Grandville Trail
6 minbike
Grandville Trail
6 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

10 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
15 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

11 minbike· 24 min walk· 7 min drive
8th Day Gym
11 minbike
REVfit
9 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

MLK/Jefferson (EB)

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Jefferson/MLK (SB)
2 minwalk
MLK/Division (EB)
2 minwalk
MLK/Division (WB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

CVS Pharmacy

9 mindrive· 16 min bike
Rite Aid
9 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Madison Square Library

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 minbike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
7 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

5 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 49 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
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Campus ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 266 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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