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Subdivision3.4 acres

Swiontek & Whalens Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 6% park access
🚶Walkability
70

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$193K median

🎓Schools
41

Average schools

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

This compact 3-acre area offers an exceptional urban convenience with excellent nearby amenities and outstanding walkability. With 55 restaurants within a mile and grocery shopping just 210 meters away, daily life here revolves around easy access to everything you need. The location scores particularly high for dining options and transit connectivity, making it ideal for those who prefer walking or using public transportation over driving.

The intimate scale creates a close-knit community feel, with median lot sizes around 0.10 acres and a solid 55% owner-occupancy rate. Douglas Park provides nearby green space, and while outdoor recreation requires a short drive to Battjes Lake, the urban conveniences more than compensate. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the district. This location works best for urban professionals, empty nesters, and anyone who values walkable city living with restaurant variety and transit access over suburban space.

Walkability

7.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
3.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$193K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

16

Median Lot Size

4269 sq ft

1194 sq ft – 0.73 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 41 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
4Sibley SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 256 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 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