Wait & Gardners Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision12.2 acres

Wait & Gardners Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 12% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 12 parks within 1 mile
🚶Walkability
71

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$270K median

  • 1 sales in past year

This compact 12-acre neighborhood on Grand Rapids' northeast side offers an ideal blend of urban convenience and residential tranquility. With generous lot sizes averaging 0.14 acres, residents enjoy plenty of space for gardening and outdoor entertaining, often enhanced by private decks and fenced yards. The location provides exceptional walkability, particularly for dining and daily errands, with 31 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just minutes away.

The area's central position puts you close to Highland Park and the Medical Mile, while Eastern Park and 11 other parks provide recreational opportunities within walking distance. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. This neighborhood appeals most to homeowners seeking larger lots with urban amenities, first-time buyers looking for move-in ready homes, and those who value walkable access to dining and services while maintaining a quieter residential feel.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Eastern Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

12

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.0 mi

Walkability

7.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$210K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

51

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

2152 sq ft – 0.28 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026