Scribner Brothers Addition To the City of Grand Rapids, Amended Plat of Lot 1, Block 3 — satellite view
Subdivision5227 sq ft

Scribner Brothers Addition To the City of Grand Rapids, Amended Plat of Lot 1, Block 3

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
🎓Schools
45

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 45 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
39

Car-dependent

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful suburban setting with excellent transit connectivity, earning a perfect 10/10 transit score. While maintaining a more secluded feel with limited immediate dining options, residents enjoy easy access to eight grocery stores within two miles and nearby amenities including Oakdale Gardens park, one of eleven parks within walking distance.

The location provides a nice balance of homeownership stability with 55% owner-occupied properties, and families have access to Grand Rapids Public Schools with some highly-rated options nearby. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate proximity to Fisk Lake just 1.8 miles away and two boat launches within five miles. With its combination of tranquil residential character, strong public transportation links, and abundant green spaces, this area works best for commuters who value peaceful living, outdoor recreation access, and families seeking a quieter suburban lifestyle while staying connected to greater Grand Rapids.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Oakdale Gardens

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.8 mi

Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 45 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

3.9

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.4
🍽️Dining
4.0
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026