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Subdivision8.7 acres

South End Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 23% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$144K median

🎓Schools
40

Average schools

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

This quiet 9-acre community in Kent County offers residents a peaceful suburban lifestyle with convenient access to daily necessities. The compact neighborhood features modest lot sizes averaging 0.08 acres, creating a close-knit feel where 55% of residents own their homes. With excellent transit connectivity and easy walkability to essentials, residents enjoy having 8 restaurants within a mile and 4 grocery stores within a short drive.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Plaster Creek Family Park and 6 other parks within walking distance, plus access to 4 boat launches within a five-mile radius for water recreation. The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated nearby school earning strong marks. This location works best for commuters seeking affordable suburban living with good transit access, small families wanting a quiet neighborhood, and those who value convenience to parks and recreational activities while staying close to urban amenities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Plaster Creek Family Park

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

1.9 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$144K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

74

Median Lot Size

3598 sq ft

1943 sq ft – 0.18 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 49 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
2Buchanan ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 359 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
2Burton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 482 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026