Shawmut Park — satellite view
Subdivision9.7 acres

Shawmut Park

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️26 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 23% park access
💰Home Values

$380K median

🚶Walkability
55

Somewhat walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

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

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous quarter-acre lots that provide plenty of room to spread out. The neighborhood maintains a comfortable balance between suburban convenience and peaceful residential character, with over half of residents owning their homes.

Daily needs are easily met with nearby amenities including six restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just under a mile away. Families appreciate access to Shawmut Hills Park and six other parks within the immediate area, while the excellent transit connectivity makes commuting throughout Grand Rapids straightforward. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated nearby school earning strong marks.

This area works particularly well for families seeking larger lots and outdoor space, commuters who value transit access, and residents who prefer a quieter residential setting while maintaining easy access to urban conveniences.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$380K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

30

Median Lot Size

0.25 ac

0.25 ac – 0.43 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
5.1
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 14 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 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
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Shawmut Hills SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 261 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026