Quimbys Add. — satellite view
Subdivision11.3 acres

Quimbys Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 18% park access
🚶Walkability
76

Very walkable

  • Plainfield/Coit (SB): 4 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$188K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🎓Schools
47

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 32 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 11-acre area in Kent County offers an appealing blend of walkability and urban convenience. With excellent transit access and strong walkability scores, residents enjoy easy access to nearby amenities including 13 restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery stores just minutes away. The neighborhood features classic architecture with Craftsman character and thoughtful updates, situated on modest lots that create an intimate community feel.

The location provides exceptional convenience for daily life, from the grocery store just 103 meters away to Sweet Street Park and 8 other parks within a mile. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just minutes away, while the area maintains its own identity with local breweries, markets, and a neighborhood library. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some nearby options receiving strong ratings. This area works particularly well for first-time buyers, urban professionals seeking walkable living, and anyone who values convenience and character in equal measure.

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

Walkability

7.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
7.9
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Creston Market

4 minwalk· 2 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
6 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Gaia house cafe

5 minwalk· 2 min drive
Cafe Mamo
7 minwalk
Lucy's Cafe
11 minwalk
Mike's Wings
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

5 mindrive· 26 min walk
Rowster Coffee
6 mindrive
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
7 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Quinn & Tuite's

4 minwalk· 2 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
5 minwalk
Vinny's bar
13 minwalk
Our Tavern
5 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Sweet Street Park

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park
15 minwalk
Briggs Park
6 minbike
Canal Street Park
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Mary Waters Park Playground

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
7 minbike
Briggs Park Playground
6 minbike
Canal Street Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

12 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Emerald Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 mindrive· 17 min bike
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Creston Trail

12 minwalk· 6 min bike
Creston Trail
14 minwalk
West Grand Trail
10 minbike
West Grand Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

15 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
6 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

The Loading Dock

5 minwalk· 2 min drive
The Loading Dock
5 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
6 mindrive
Fitness 19
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Coit (SB)

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Quimby (NB)
4 minwalk
Plainfield/Grove (SB)
6 minwalk
Plainfield/Grove (NB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Easy walk

Van Belkum Branch

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
West Side Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$275K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

66

Median Lot Size

0.10 ac

1951 sq ft – 0.36 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 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
4Palmer SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 178 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026