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Subdivision2.4 acres

Wenham'S Add., Amended Plat of Blk 5 & Vac Alley

Family-friendly community

🏙️0.7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 4% park access
🚶Walkability
55

Somewhat walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 48 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 25 parks within 1 mile

This compact 2-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptionally walkable urban experience with outstanding dining and transit access. With 57 restaurants within a mile and a coffee shop just 34 meters away, food enthusiasts will find endless options for dining and quick caffeine fixes. The location excels in public transportation connectivity, earning a perfect transit score.

Heartside Park sits nearby, and residents enjoy access to 25 parks within a mile for outdoor recreation. While daily errands require some planning with the nearest grocery store about a mile away, the area's dining density more than compensates. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with significant variation in school quality throughout the district. With 55% owner-occupied homes, the community maintains stability while embracing urban energy.

This location works best for urban professionals, transit users, and food lovers who prioritize walkable dining and excellent public transportation over suburban conveniences.

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Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
0.9
🍽️Dining
9.3
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 48 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
4Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 296 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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Heartside Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

25

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.4 mi

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026