Picketts Add. — satellite view
Subdivision4.9 acres

Picketts Add.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 10% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 14 parks within 1 mile
  • Eastern Park: 6 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min drive
🚶Walkability
75

Very walkable

  • Eastern Park: 6 min walk
  • 16 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$247K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 5-acre neighborhood offers an ideal location just blocks from Grand Rapids' renowned Medical Mile and multiple college campuses. With excellent walkability scores, residents enjoy easy access to 37 restaurants within a mile and convenient nearby amenities including grocery stores, coffee shops, and Eastern Park among 14 parks in the area. The tree-lined streets feature smaller lots averaging 0.14 acres, creating a more intimate residential feel while maintaining proximity to downtown Grand Rapids' vibrant scene.

The area strikes a perfect balance between urban convenience and peaceful residential living, with strong transit access and fitness amenities nearby. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the community benefits from the close-knit feel that comes with its compact size. This location works exceptionally well for medical professionals, college students and staff, young professionals who want walkable urban living, and anyone seeking easy access to Grand Rapids' cultural and educational hub.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Eastern Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

14

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.9 mi

Walkability

7.5

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
4.3
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Gorden Food Service

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Family Fare
10 minbike
Family Fare
8 mindrive
Wealthy Market
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Taco Borracho

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Grand Coney
7 minwalk
The Friesian Gastro Pub
9 minwalk
The Toasted Pickle
9 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Orchard House Books & Coffee

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Starbucks
12 minwalk
Bagel Beanery
14 minwalk
Lyon Street Café
14 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Seven Monks

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Birch Lodge
8 minwalk
Duke's
9 minwalk
Logan's Alley
10 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

9 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 minbike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
10 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Eastern Park

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Midtown Green
13 minwalk
Highland Park
10 minbike
Fuller Park
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Eastern Park Playground

6 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Midtown Green Playground
8 minbike
Fuller Park Playground
9 minbike
Hillcrest Park Playground
6 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

12 mindrive· 20 min bike
Mid Lake
10 mindrive
Church Lake
10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

9 minbike· 20 min walk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

9 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

REVfit

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Communitea Wellness
12 minwalk
Fitness 19
10 minbike
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Michigan/Eastern (WB)

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Michigan/Eastern (EB)
8 minwalk
Michigan/Benson (WB)
9 minwalk
Michigan/Diamond (EB)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens Pharmacy

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Public Library

9 mindrive· 30 min walk· 13 min bike
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

8 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$288K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

23

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

1834 sq ft – 0.32 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026