Comstock Park is a community found just north of Grand Rapids' city limits, along the glittering Grand River. While Comstock Park is an excellent area for commuters, it's much more than a commuter community. Residents here enjoy shopping centers, parks and minor league baseball games right in the neighborhood. "Comstock Park is like its own little small town," says Laura Cummings, a Realtor with Redstone Realty who has been selling homes since 2006. "It has established local businesses and great restaurants. The schools are all close since it's not a huge district. There's a nice family-friendly park, too. It's its own place, but it's also like an extension of Grand Rapids. I mean, with the expressway, you can get to downtown Grand Rapids within 5 minutes and anywhere else in the city in 15 or less."
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Midcentury and Minimal Traditional charm
Comstock Park has homes that were built as early as 1900 and new construction properties that have yet to be constructed, so there's quite a bit of architectural variety along the community's lush, winding streets. Midcentury charm and Minimal Traditional designs are rampant among the area's ranch-style homes, bungalows and split-level residences. The median lot size in Comstock Park is about a half of an acre, so while some are a quarter-acre or less, there are plenty that are more than a half-acre and even some multi-acre properties on the more agricultural west side. Comstock Park also offers multifamily living as well with condominium and apartment complexes. Overall list prices range from $167,000 to $691,000.
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Athletics at Comstock Park High
Each school within Comstock Park Public Schools has a B rating on Niche. For kindergarten through second grade, students can attend Stoney Island Creek Elementary before attending Pine Island Elementary. From there, they can go to Mill Creek Middle and graduate from Comstock Park High. This high school is home to a variety of varsity sports, including ice hockey, softball, football, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, cross country and more.
Dwight Lydell Park
Dwight Lydell Park is a central feature of Comstock Park. This 39-acre green space features a paved walking trail, two playground structures and a large picnic shelter. Dwight Lydell Park is also a hub for local model train enthusiasts since it's where they can find the Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society and view the Pere Marquette Railroad in HO scale.
"Comstock Park has kind of got it all," Cummings says. "And you're within walking distance of the White Pine Trail." Local hikers, bikers and runners alike enjoy the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, which runs along the east side of Comstock Park, bordering the Grand River. This scenic trail starts in Comstock Park and runs north all the way to the city of Cadillac, following the historic rail bed of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. The trail spans 92 miles in total.
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Shopping along Alpine Avenue
Comstock Park's main commercial corridor is Alpine Avenue, located on the community's west side. This strip is bordered by shopping plazas, such as Green Ridge Square, which has a Target, Michaels, Best Buy and more convenient stores. Chain restaurants and fast-food stops can be found around these shopping centers as well, making it easy for locals to prep for a night in by grabbing some take-out. There are also plenty of options for dining in, such as Russ' Restaurant, a popular Michigan chain with classic diner fare and a friendly atmosphere.
Home of the West Michigan Whitecaps
On the east side of Comstock Park, the LMCU Ballpark is home to West Michigan’s Whitecaps, a minor league baseball team. The stadium has been recognized as one of the best minor league playing surfaces. It also serves as a space for amateur leagues in the community to play ball.
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Close by connections to U.S. 131 and I-96
The U.S. Highway 131 and Interstate 96 connection is just south of Comstock Park. While this popular commuter route can experience some congestion, it's a convenient and direct path to downtown Grand Rapids — less than 8 miles away — as well as Grand Haven and other West Michigan destinations.
As for public transportation, Grand Rapids' bus line, The Rapid, has a route running from downtown to the west side of Comstock Park. Bus stops can be found on Alpine Avenue.
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