Wilks Add. — satellite view
Subdivision2.5 acres

Wilks Add.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 17% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
🚶Walkability
74

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$380K median

  • 1 sales in past year
  • $62K median household income
  • 55% owner-occupied

This compact 3-acre area offers an excellent balance of urban convenience and residential comfort in Kent County. With outstanding walkability scores, residents enjoy easy access to daily needs—grocery stores are just steps away, and 45 restaurants sit within a comfortable walking distance. The perfect 10/10 transit score makes commuting effortless, while Hillcrest Park and 8 other green spaces provide outdoor recreation opportunities.

The neighborhood showcases classic bungalow architecture with mature trees and generous lot sizes averaging 0.14 acres. Fisk Lake sits less than a mile away, offering water activities and natural beauty. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options available. The 55% owner-occupancy rate creates a stable community atmosphere. This location works exceptionally well for professionals seeking walkable urban living, families who value park access and good transit connections, and anyone wanting the convenience of city amenities with a residential neighborhood feel.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Hillcrest Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

0.9 mi

Walkability

7.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
4.9
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$462K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

12

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

0.12 ac – 0.25 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Median Income

$62K

Household

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

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026