R. L. Edison Plat — satellite view
Subdivision48.1 acres

R. L. Edison Plat

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️26 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$322K median

  • 6 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Shawmut Hills Park: 7 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 4 min drive
  • Shawmut Hills Park: 7 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet residential area in northwest Grand Rapids features spacious properties with generous lot sizes averaging about a third of an acre, creating a more suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood sits on the desirable "West Side Best Side" and offers convenient access to daily needs with grocery stores just minutes away and good transit connections throughout the area.

Residents enjoy well-maintained ranch-style homes, many with finished basements and oversized garages, set on peaceful cul-de-sac streets with mature landscaping. The location provides easy access to Shawmut Hills Park and several other green spaces within walking distance, while Lake Leota and multiple boat launches offer water recreation opportunities nearby. With Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area, this neighborhood appeals to families seeking larger lots and quiet streets while staying connected to urban conveniences and outdoor recreation.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$354K

6 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

111

Median Lot Size

0.32 ac

0.19 ac – 0.69 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
4.9
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Family Fare

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 mindrive
ALDI
7 mindrive
Meijer
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Westside Social

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Mr Burger
11 minbike
Fu Garden
5 mindrive
B.C. Pizza
3 mindrive

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short drive

Biggby

3 mindrive· 23 min walk· 12 min bike
Wilderness Expressions
5 mindrive
Eden Cafe
6 mindrive
Starbucks
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

5 mindrive
Joey's Tavern
6 mindrive
River City Saloon
8 mindrive
Play Station Pub
8 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

7 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Shawmut Hills Park

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Shawmut Park
12 minwalk
Tremont Greenspace
10 minbike
Covell Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Shawmut Park Playground

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
10 minbike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
7 mindrive
Harmon Park Playground
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Leota

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Lake
13 mindrive
Lamar Lake
15 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

15 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

4 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive
Trestle Trail
7 mindrive
Trestle Trail
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Covell Dog Park

11 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

South Standale Trail

13 minbike
South Standale Trail
13 minbike
South Standale Trail
13 minbike
South Standale Trail
14 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

12 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
8 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
11 mindrive
Grandville Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Sand Creek Golf Club

15 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
4 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Planet Fitness

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Family Fitness
6 mindrive
8th Day Gym
8 mindrive
Planet Fitness
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Lake Michigan/Collindale (WB)

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Lake Michigan/Fairfield (WB)
9 minwalk
Lake Michigan/Collindale (EB)
9 minwalk
Lake Michigan/Fairfield (EB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short drive

Rite Aid

3 mindrive· 24 min walk· 13 min bike
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

West Leonard Library

11 mindrive· 19 min bike
West Side Library
7 mindrive
KDL Walker Branch
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

8 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Shawmut Hills Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Leota

2.3 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026