Wm. H. Gilbert Add. — satellite view
Subdivision4.7 acres

Wm. H. Gilbert Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 11% park access
🚶Walkability
66

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$278K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

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

This intimate 5-acre neighborhood sits just steps from the vibrant heart of Alger Heights, offering residents the perfect blend of urban convenience and residential quiet. With storybook Cape Cod homes on generous lots averaging 0.13 acres, the area maintains a classic residential character while providing exceptional walkability for dining and daily errands.

Location is everything here – residents enjoy easy access to 7 restaurants within walking distance, plus grocery stores and coffee shops all within a few blocks. The nearby schools serve families throughout the area, while 13 parks within a mile provide plenty of outdoor recreation options. With excellent transit connectivity and the authentic neighborhood feel that Alger Heights is known for, this area appeals most to buyers seeking urban convenience without sacrificing the peace of a residential setting.

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

Walkability

6.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$307K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

28

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.12 ac – 0.25 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 47 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
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Brookside ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 280 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026