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Subdivision31.5 acres

Underwood & Jenks Add.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$351K median

  • 10 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

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

This intimate 32-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers a peaceful residential setting with distinctive character homes featuring generous lot sizes averaging 0.14 acres. The tree-lined streets showcase beautiful architecture from various eras, including Tudor-style and Arts & Crafts homes with original details like hardwood floors, built-ins, and fireplaces. With excellent transit connectivity earning a perfect 10/10 score, residents enjoy easy access to popular destinations like Gaslight Village, Eastown, and downtown Grand Rapids.

The community sits conveniently close to nearby amenities including Hall Street Bakery and multiple dining options, though daily errands typically require a short drive. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options available. Cambridge Park and three other parks within a mile provide outdoor recreation, while Fisk Lake offers water activities just over a mile away. This neighborhood appeals most to homeowners seeking historic character, larger lots, and easy downtown access while maintaining a quiet residential atmosphere.

10 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$410K

10 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

136

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

3907 sq ft – 0.28 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cambridge Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.3 mi

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 37 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

10 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026