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Subdivision18.4 acres

Vander Stolpe'S Thrid Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 16% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$160K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🎓Schools
39

Below average schools

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

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers an intimate community feel with its small collection of homes on generous lot sizes averaging 0.10 acres. The neighborhood provides excellent transit connectivity while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere just over a mile from Battjes Lake and close to Roosevelt Park, one of nine parks within walking distance.

Residents enjoy easy access to nearby amenities including eleven restaurants within a mile, though daily errands may require a short drive to reach grocery stores and coffee shops. The area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. With over half of homes owner-occupied and recent renovations evident throughout the neighborhood, this location works well for first-time homebuyers, small families seeking affordable homeownership, and investors looking for rental properties in an established residential setting.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Roosevelt Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

1.5 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$270K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

119

Median Lot Size

0.10 ac

126 sq ft – 2.6 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

3.9
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 48 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
2Cesar E Chavez ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 412 students · 18:1 · 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