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Subdivision15.6 acres

Robinson'S Fair Ground Add.

Convenient location

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 14% park access
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 47 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
🚶Walkability
47

Somewhat walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet 16-acre pocket in Kent County offers an intimate residential feel with the convenience of city access. The area centers around Gilbert Street, featuring a mix of recently built and updated homes on generous lots that provide space and privacy. With excellent transit connectivity and nearby amenities including restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy both suburban tranquility and urban convenience.

The neighborhood sits minutes from US-131 and downtown Grand Rapids, making commutes simple while maintaining a residential atmosphere. Alexander Park anchors the local recreation scene, with 10 parks total within a mile for outdoor activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. This area works well for first-time buyers, small families seeking affordable homeownership, and investors looking for properties with strong fundamentals in an accessible location.

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

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 47 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
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Campus ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 266 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Alexander Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.2 mi

Walkability

4.7

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
4.8
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026