
Plainfield Ave. Add.
Explore Plainfield Ave. Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Plainfield/Sweet (SB): 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 32 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
Park-rich area
- 4 parks within 1 mile
- Sweet Street Park: 5 min walk
- Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 6 min drive
This compact 11-acre community in Kent County offers convenient urban living with excellent walkability and outstanding transit access. The area features a well-balanced mix of owner-occupied homes and rentals, creating a stable residential environment just steps from daily necessities.
With 11 restaurants within walking distance and the nearest dining option just 19 meters away, residents enjoy exceptional access to local food scene. Grocery shopping is equally convenient with multiple stores within two miles. Sweet Street Park and three other parks provide green space within a mile, while Soft Water Lake offers recreational opportunities just over two miles away. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's top-rated school earning strong marks. This location works particularly well for professionals seeking walkable convenience, transit users, and anyone who values easy access to dining and daily amenities over extensive outdoor recreation.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Creston Market
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Cafe Mamo
+1 more
Rowster Coffee
Quinn & Tuite's
+1 more
Webster's Market Inc
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
+1 more
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
+1 more
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Creston Trail
+1 more
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Kent Country Club
The Loading Dock
+1 more
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Nearby Schools
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sweet Street Park
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Soft Water Lake
2.3 mi
Nearby Subdivisions
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