Smith and Van Allen'S Addition, Amended Plat Lots 1 and 6, Block 5, Lots 3 Through 6, Block 6 and Vacated 8th Avenue — satellite view
Subdivision42689 sq ft

Smith and Van Allen'S Addition, Amended Plat Lots 1 and 6, Block 5, Lots 3 Through 6, Block 6 and Vacated 8th Avenue

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 7% park access
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 34 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 19 parks within 1 mile

This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptional urban living experience with outstanding transit access and a vibrant dining scene. With 40 restaurants within walking distance and a perfect 10/10 transit score, residents enjoy easy access to Grand Rapids' culinary offerings and seamless city connectivity. The nearby amenities include convenient grocery shopping just 910 meters away and coffee shops within a 5-minute walk.

The location provides excellent walkability for dining and daily needs, though outdoor recreation requires a short trip to Canal Street Park or one of the 18 other parks within a mile. With 55% owner-occupancy, the area maintains a stable residential character. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the highest-rated nearby option scoring 8/10. This location works best for urban professionals, transit users, and food enthusiasts who prioritize walkable city amenities and excellent connectivity over immediate access to nature.

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
8.4
🌳Nature
3.6
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 34 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
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Stocking ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 148 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Canal Street Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

19

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

3.3 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026