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“Walk score” is an attempt to quantify the walkability of a given neighborhood or address, but it also allows you to mine information about how easy it is to get around by car or bicycle as well. The score is driven by choice and proximity, so the more amenities (restaurants, movie theaters, schools) located nearby, the higher the Walk Score. You can type in any location on the walkscore.com website to get a 0-100 rating based on criteria like access to parks, public transportation, an established “city center,” nearby schools and jobs, and infrastructure.
In Grand Rapids, some of the downtown neighborhoods score pretty high on the walkability scale. And some convenient outlying areas score deceptively low. However, here are a few ways that you can use Walk Score when you search Grand Rapids real estate or when you are planning to sell your home:
Of course everyone has different priorities in how and where they want to live, and Walk Scoreshouldn’t be the only factor in finding a new home. And an outlying home may score low for walkability, yet may be the perfect walkable location for someone who enjoys walking her dog on a rural path. Whether you like to walk, bike, or ride, contact The Sprich Group and we can help you find a home that fits your lifestyle in Grand Rapids.
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Realtor Tom Sprich goes the extra mile to help you achieve your goals.
That’s why Tom constantly researches the real estate market and property values so your home is priced effectively from day one. Tom also makes certain the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative advertising and marketing techniques and The Sprich Group’s web site to attract potential buyers.
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