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Subdivision13.8 acres

Watson & Kuipers Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 17% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$239K median

  • 4 sales in past year
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

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

This quiet residential area on Grand Rapids' southeast side features peaceful dead-end streets and modest lot sizes around 0.11 acres, creating an intimate neighborhood feel. The community has seen recent infrastructure improvements including freshly paved streets, new sidewalks, and attractive roundabouts. Location is a key advantage here, with residents just blocks from the new $25 million HUB Community Center and close walking distance to nearby amenities in East Grand Rapids, Ottawa Hills, and Southend neighborhoods.

While walkability for daily errands is limited, the area offers excellent transit access and proximity to Cambridge Park, plus nine parks within a mile. Fisk Lake sits just 1.6 miles away for outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. This peaceful community works well for families seeking affordable homeownership in a quiet setting with good access to Grand Rapids' broader amenities and recreational opportunities.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cambridge Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.6 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$285K

4 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

92

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

0.10 ac – 0.21 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 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

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026