Lowell

Around an acre of developable land right where Lowell Area Schools territory meets the broader stretch, this small plat sits within walking distance of restaurants and close enough to Richards Park that you're there in three minutes on foot—handy if you've got the energy to actually use outdoor space instead of just owning it. Coffee's less than a mile away, and you've got 36 restaurants within a mile radius, which means actual variety when you're tired of cooking; the grocery run is just over a mile if you need staples. Gerald R. Ford airport is about 25 minutes out, and downtown Grand Rapids is under 30, so commuting doesn't eat your whole day. A dog park sits 15 minutes away on foot, and if you're into the water, the Lowell boat launch on the Grand River is roughly three miles off—close enough for a weekend trip without it being in your immediate backyard.