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Subdivision5.2 acres

Phillips Add.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 20% park access
💰Home Values

$323K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 5 min drive
  • Valley Field: 6 min walk
🎓Schools
45

Average schools

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

This quiet Kent County area offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging nearly a quarter-acre, providing residents with plenty of room to spread out. The neighborhood features well-maintained ranch-style homes from the 1950s era that have been thoughtfully updated for modern living. With 16 restaurants within walking distance and convenient access to grocery stores, daily needs are easily met despite the more relaxed suburban pace.

The area connects well to Grand Rapids through decent public transit options, while nearby parks including Valley Field offer outdoor recreation opportunities. Families will find Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area, with some highly-rated options nearby. Boat enthusiasts can access several launches within a short drive, and Lake Leota provides additional water recreation. This location works especially well for buyers seeking move-in ready homes with modern updates, larger lots, and a balance of suburban tranquility with urban conveniences.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$325K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

17

Median Lot Size

0.23 ac

0.16 ac – 0.41 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Valley Field

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Leota

3.2 mi

Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 30 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026