R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 — satellite view
Subdivision9.3 acres

R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1

Easy outdoor access

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 15% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 3 min drive
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 4 min drive
🎓Schools
45

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 42 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
45

Somewhat walkable

  • Burton/Kalamazoo (WB): 1 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground

This quiet 9-acre area offers spacious corner lots and homes with character, including updated kitchens and inviting outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining. With excellent transit access scoring a perfect 10/10, residents enjoy easy connectivity throughout Grand Rapids while maintaining a peaceful residential feel.

The location provides convenient access to nearby amenities, with grocery stores just over a mile away and Ottawa Hills Park offering green space for recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some top-rated options in the area. While walkability is limited, the transit connections and generous lot sizes create an appealing suburban lifestyle. This area works well for families seeking space and tranquility with good school options, plus commuters who value excellent public transportation access to the broader Grand Rapids area.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Ottawa Hills Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.0 mi

Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 42 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 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
4Mulick Park Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 244 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
4.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Ken's Fruit Market

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Meijer
12 minbike
D&W Fresh Market
11 minbike
Fresh Thyme
11 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Little Caesars

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 6 min drive
CoreLife Eatery
10 minbike
Real Food Cafe
10 minbike
The Old Goat
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
Starbucks
11 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Brass Ring

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Mulligan's Pub
10 mindrive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
10 mindrive
Harmony Brewing Company
10 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Fulton Street Farmers Market

12 mindrive· 19 min bike
Lee's Oriental Market
9 mindrive
Plaza Mexico
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Ottawa Hills Park

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
9 minwalk
Mulick Park
10 minwalk
Cheseboro Park
12 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Ottawa Hills Park Playground

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
7 minwalk
Mulick Park Playground
10 minwalk
Cheseboro Park Playground
12 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

12 mindrive· 18 min bike
Reeds Lake
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

8 mindrive
Hall Street trail
8 mindrive
Connector
7 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
3 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

14 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
14 minbike
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
16 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

8 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

9 mindrive
Planet Fitness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Burton/Kalamazoo (WB)

1 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Burton/Kalamazoo (EB)
2 minwalk
Kalamazoo/Burton (SB)
2 minwalk
Kalamazoo/Elliott (NB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

10 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Ottawa Hills Public Library

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Seymour Library
11 minbike
Madison Square Library
6 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

9 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive

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

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