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Subdivision23.5 acres

Richards Fairplains Plat

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 4 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$246K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Fuller/Alberta (NB): 2 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging 0.14 acres, giving residents plenty of room to spread out. The neighborhood feels peaceful and park-like, with several homes situated on quiet dead-end streets that create a secluded atmosphere. Huff Park serves as the community's backyard, featuring playgrounds, ball fields, and scenic wetlands boardwalks just a short walk away.

With excellent transit access and nine restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy convenient access to dining and transportation while maintaining a suburban feel. The area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, and Lamberton Lake provides water recreation opportunities just over a mile away. This location works well for families seeking larger lots and outdoor access, as well as commuters who appreciate the strong transit connections to greater Grand Rapids.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Huff Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lamberton Lake

1.4 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$250K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

92

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

0.11 ac – 0.43 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
4.9
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

12 minbike· 24 min walk· 4 min drive
Creston Market
6 mindrive
Ken's Fruit Market
9 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Little Caesars

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Wing Kingz
7 minbike
Burger King
8 minbike
Sprinkles Donut Shop
11 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

11 minbike· 24 min walk· 4 min drive
Starbucks
6 mindrive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
6 mindrive
Tim Hortons
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Vinny's bar

9 minbike· 26 min walk· 4 min drive
Vitale's Sports Bar
5 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
5 mindrive
Cesars Pub
5 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

9 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Huff Park

10 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Aberdeen Park
13 minwalk
Briggs Park
10 minbike
Ball Perkins Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Huff Park Playground

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
14 minwalk
Aberdeen Park Playground
14 minwalk
Aberdeen Park Playground
15 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
Lamberton Lake
7 mindrive
Emerald Lake
8 mindrive
Perch Lake
7 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

9 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Huff Park Trail

10 minwalk· 5 min bike
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
13 minbike
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
13 minbike
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
13 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

11 mindrive
Kent Country Club
9 mindrive
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Fitness 19

11 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Fuller/Alberta (NB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Fuller/Knapp (NB)
4 minwalk
Fuller/Knapp (SB)
5 minwalk
Fuller/Alberta (SB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Kay Pharmacy
8 minbike
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
6 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

12 minbike· 5 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
KDL Comstock Park
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive

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

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