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Subdivision77.8 acres

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Urban energy, solid value

🏙️0.9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 3% park access
🚶Walkability
78

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$220K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
41

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This compact 78-acre neighborhood just west of downtown Grand Rapids offers an exceptional urban living experience with outstanding walkability. With 79 restaurants within a mile and a coffee shop just steps away, residents enjoy immediate access to the city's vibrant dining scene. The convenience factor is remarkable - groceries are less than a block away, and excellent transit options earn a perfect score.

The area features smaller lots averaging 0.10 acres, creating a close-knit community feel while maintaining easy access to nearby amenities. Twenty-six parks within a mile, including nearby Lexington Park, provide plenty of green space despite the urban setting. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the district. This location works best for professionals and urban enthusiasts who value walkability, dining variety, and the energy of city living while wanting to be close to downtown.

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

Walkability

7.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$195K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

402

Median Lot Size

4339 sq ft

1555 sq ft – 0.81 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

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
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
4Sibley SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 256 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026