Richards Park Add. — satellite view
Subdivision3.8 acres

Richards Park Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 12% park access
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • Lincoln Park Playground: 3 min walk
  • 17 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$293K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 4 min drive
  • Lincoln Park: 4 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential calm. With smaller lot sizes averaging 0.12 acres, the area maintains a walkable feel while providing easy access to daily needs. Residents enjoy excellent dining options within walking distance, with 18 restaurants within a mile and the nearest just steps away at 396 meters. The transit accessibility is outstanding, making commuting throughout Grand Rapids effortless.

The location provides solid urban amenities with Lincoln Park nearby and 11 parks within a mile for outdoor recreation. Coffee enthusiasts will appreciate having a coffee shop just 306 meters away, while grocery needs are met within a reasonable distance. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's best nearby school earning strong ratings. This neighborhood works particularly well for urban professionals, transit users, and those who prioritize dining and convenience over large outdoor spaces.

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
8 mindrive
Family Fare
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Subway

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
McDonald's
8 minwalk
Little Caesars
15 minwalk
Salvatore's
8 minbike
Coffee Shops
Short walk

Eden Cafe

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Tim Hortons
11 minwalk
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
14 minwalk
The Rower's Club
7 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Joey's Tavern

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
8 minwalk
Küsterer Brauhaus
6 minbike
Harmony Hall
6 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
10 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Lincoln Park

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Sibley School Park
6 minwalk
Picnic Area
12 minwalk
John Ball Park
6 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Lincoln Park Playground

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Lincoln Park Playground
3 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
6 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
6 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

15 mindrive
Lamar Lake
14 mindrive
Luvis Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Georgetown Community Park Beach

14 mindrive
Millennium Park Beach
15 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Sibley Tunnel

4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 7 min drive
Covell Dog Park
9 minbike
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Douglas Park Trail

14 minwalk· 5 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
14 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
14 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
14 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
7 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
10 mindrive
Grandville Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

6 mindrive
Kent Country Club
13 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

8th Day Gym

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Planet Fitness
8 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lane/Jackson (SB)

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Lane/Jackson (NB)
4 minwalk
Bridge/Marion (EB)
5 minwalk
Lane/Lake Michigan (SB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walker Street Pharmacy

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 7 min drive
Rite Aid
12 minbike
Walgreens
11 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

West Side Library

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
West Leonard Library
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$293K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

27

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

3202 sq ft – 0.16 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Lincoln Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.6 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026