Walnut Park
Walkable with great nature access
Median $198K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 5.8/10
Walnut Park's defining feature is its sheer density of restaurants—66 of them within a mile, which means you can walk out your door and find dinner without a plan. The subdivision itself spreads across 8 acres in the Grand River Dr & East Beltline Ave Area, with lots averaging 0.27 acres, making this a place where homes cluster close and street life happens naturally. Versluis Park sits right next door, and the lake of the same name is less than half a mile away if you want water access without a drive; the Rogue River boat launch is equally close. Grocery stores and coffee shops are a short walk—six minutes to the nearest café, seven to shops—and downtown Grand Rapids is eighteen minutes by car when you need something the neighborhood doesn't have. Homes here run around $198K, which buys you proximity to eating and living rather than square footage or isolation. Northview Public Schools serves the area, and the whole setup works if you're someone who chose proximity over sprawl.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake life
- Versluis Lake within walking distance
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Versluis Lake: 4 min walk
- Versluis Park Beach: 10 min walk
Northview High School
- High — 2.6 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$198K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Walnut Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,341/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Versluis Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.1 mi
Family Fare
Anna's House - Northland Dr
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Versluis Park
+1 more
Versluis Park Playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Versluis Park Beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Crime in Walnut Park is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Est. Home Value
$198K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.10 ac – 0.57 ac
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$31K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Walnut Park are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Fast Food
Thai Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
Chang Hang & Son LLC
Restaurant
Sahara Bistro | Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
Crestwood School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Gold Dust Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Walnut Park
- What do homes cost in Walnut Park?
- The median home value in Walnut Park is about $197,575. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Walnut Park?
- Walnut Park is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Walnut Park walkable?
- Walnut Park scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.