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Subdivision27.1 acres

Sky & Meadows Plat

Walkable and connected

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
78

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 31 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10

This quiet 27-acre pocket of Kent County offers an appealing blend of suburban convenience and peaceful residential living. The area features spacious lots with parklike backyards, attracting families who appreciate room to spread out. With excellent walkability and outstanding transit access, daily life flows smoothly—coffee shops and restaurants are just steps away, while grocery stores sit within easy reach.

The neighborhood showcases well-maintained ranch homes, many with mid-century modern character and thoughtful renovations that preserve their retro appeal. Residents enjoy access to Burgis Park and three other green spaces within walking distance, plus quick access to downtown Grand Rapids via excellent public transit. Students attend Kentwood Public Schools, and the area's strong owner-occupancy rate creates a stable, community-focused atmosphere. This location works exceptionally well for professionals seeking walkable urban amenities with a quieter residential feel, and families who value spacious properties with convenient access to both nature and city life.

Walkability

7.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.0
🍽️Dining
8.6
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 31 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

7Bowen ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 365 students · 15:1 · 0.2 mi
7Challenger ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 341 students · 14:1 · 1.5 mi
5Brookwood ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 349 students · 16:1 · 1.1 mi
5Glenwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 406 students · 16:1 · 1.6 mi
5Crestwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 682 students · 16:1 · 1.6 mi
4Meadowlawn ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 378 students · 17:1 · 0.6 mi
3Valleywood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 514 students · 15:1 · 0.7 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026