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Subdivision6.4 acres

W. F. Capens Sub.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️0.8 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 3% park access
🚶Walkability
70

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$1143K median

🎓Schools
46

Average schools

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

This compact 6-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and transit access. With 87 restaurants within walking distance and a coffee shop literally at your doorstep, residents enjoy incredible dining convenience in the heart of Grand Rapids. The generous median lot size of 0.29 acres provides more space than typical urban settings, while maintaining that connected city feel.

The location excels for those who prioritize accessibility and dining variety, with perfect transit scores and extensive fitness options nearby. Twenty-seven parks within a mile ensure plenty of green space options, though nearby amenities lean heavily toward urban conveniences rather than outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options available. This area works best for urban professionals, empty nesters, and anyone who values walkable city living with easy access to Grand Rapids' vibrant restaurant scene and public transportation.

Walkability

7.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
9.6
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$1.1M

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

5

Median Lot Size

0.29 ac

2975 sq ft – 0.74 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
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
3Coit Creative Arts AcademyElementary · PK-05 · 242 students · 12:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026