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Subdivision30.4 acres

Smith & Van Allens Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
🚶Walkability
76

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$249K median

🎓Schools
42

Average schools

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

This compact 30-acre neighborhood offers an exceptional urban living experience with outstanding walkability and convenience at your doorstep. With a coffee shop just steps away and 55 restaurants within walking distance, daily life flows effortlessly. The impressive walkability score reflects easy access to nearby amenities, while excellent transit options connect residents to greater Grand Rapids.

Small lot sizes averaging 0.10 acres create a close-knit community feel, with 55% of residents owning their homes. Canal Street Park provides green space nearby, complemented by 14 additional parks within a mile. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's top-rated school earning strong marks. The proximity to grocery stores and the vibrant dining scene make this location ideal for urban professionals, young families, and anyone who values walkable city living with excellent connectivity.

Walkability

7.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$249K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

37

Median Lot Size

4308 sq ft

205 sq ft – 11.4 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026