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Subdivision2.4 acres

Venema Plat

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$342K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

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

This peaceful 2-acre residential area offers a rare combination of spacious lots and small-town tranquility while maintaining excellent transit connectivity. With a median lot size of 0.12 acres, residents enjoy more breathing room than typical urban neighborhoods, and the proximity to Cambridge Park and six other parks within a mile provides abundant green space for outdoor activities. Fisk Lake sits just 1.4 miles away, offering waterfront recreation opportunities.

The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with notable variation in school quality that includes some highly-rated options nearby. While daily errands require a short drive—with grocery stores about 1.2 miles away—the strong transit score of 8/10 makes commuting convenient. The 55% owner-occupancy rate reflects a stable residential community. This location works best for families seeking larger lots and outdoor access while staying connected to Grand Rapids, as well as commuters who value transit accessibility over walkable amenities.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cambridge Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.4 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$310K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

13

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

0.10 ac – 0.24 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 39 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

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026