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Subdivision12.0 acres

Talsma Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 22% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$263K median

  • 6 sales in past year
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 40 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This compact 12-acre neighborhood offers a quiet residential setting with generous lot sizes averaging 0.10 acres, providing more space than typical urban areas. The community sits conveniently close to both Cambridge Park and Mullick Park, with seven parks total within walking distance. Residents enjoy excellent transit access and benefit from proximity to East Grand Rapids while maintaining a 15-minute connection to downtown Grand Rapids.

The area features a mix of classic bungalows and updated homes, many with private backyards, screened porches, and mature landscaping. With Fisk Lake just 1.5 miles away and multiple boat launches within reach, outdoor recreation is accessible. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the best nearby school earning top ratings. This neighborhood works well for families seeking space and park access, plus commuters who value transit connectivity and a quieter setting near East Grand Rapids.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cambridge Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.5 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$312K

6 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

77

Median Lot Size

4321 sq ft

3768 sq ft – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 40 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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
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
4Mulick Park Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 244 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026