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Verplank Sub

Surrounded by nature

🏙️21 mito Downtown GR
🏞️20 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 18% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
🎓Schools
62

Above average schools

  • Zeeland Public Schools
  • 15 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
39

Car-dependent

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with excellent transit connectivity, earning a perfect 10/10 transit score. The community maintains a strong sense of ownership with 64% owner-occupied homes, creating stability and neighborhood pride.

While daily errands may require a short drive, residents enjoy convenient access to dining options within walking distance and Lawrence Park as the nearest green space, with seven parks total within a mile. Savannah Lake sits just one mile away, providing recreational opportunities for water enthusiasts. Students attend Zeeland Public Schools, which maintains solid academic standards with an average 6.2/10 rating.

The low walkability score reflects the area's suburban character, where residents typically drive for most activities. However, this creates a quieter environment perfect for those seeking a residential retreat while maintaining reasonable access to urban conveniences. This location works best for families and professionals who value tranquility, don't mind driving for errands, and appreciate excellent public transportation options for commuting.

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Lawrence Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Savannah Lake

1.0 mi

Nearby Schools

6.2
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 15 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 8/10

School District: Zeeland Public Schools

8Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 385 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
7Zeeland East High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 973 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
6Zeeland QuestElementary · K-08 · 147 students · 12:1 · 0.0 mi
6Cityside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 736 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
5Venture AcademyHigh · 09-12 · 82 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

3.9

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
0.9
🍽️Dining
6.0
🌳Nature
4.4
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026