A.W. Morgan Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $279K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.8/10
Driving through A.W. Morgan Add. feels like stepping into one corner of Creston, a neighborhood that's been quietly refining itself for decades—2 acres of modest lots where homes run around $279K and you're never more than a few minutes from the pulse of things. The lot sizes hover around 0.12 acres, which means yards exist but aren't sprawling; trees matter here. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just under 7 minutes away, close enough that you catch the energy without living in it, and Gerald R. Ford airport runs about 25 minutes if you need to travel. Walking to errands or a restaurant takes real intention—the neighborhood leans car-friendly—but Briggs Park is a 3-minute walk, and there are 4 parks within a mile if you want green space without fussing. Over 30 restaurants cluster within a mile, and transit access scores well at 8/10, which matters more than you'd think in a place this size. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and the whole subdivision sits embedded in a larger neighborhood where murals, bowling history, and a genuine "Keep Creston Funky" ethos suggest people here aren't trying too hard to be something else.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Briggs Park Playground: 4 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Briggs Park: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
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Median home price in A.W. Morgan Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,894/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Iker's Tacos
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Vinny's bar
+1 more
Briggs Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Briggs Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Crime in A.W. Morgan Add. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Est. Home Value
$279K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
4317 sq ft – 0.13 ac
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for A.W. Morgan Add. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(27)
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mike's Wings
Fast Food
Isaac's Restaurant
Restaurant
Iker's Tacos
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Johnny's Markets
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Sparrows Coffee
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Palmer School
School
Saint Alphonsus School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about A.W. Morgan Add.
- What do homes cost in A.W. Morgan Add.?
- The median home value in A.W. Morgan Add. is about $278,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve A.W. Morgan Add.?
- A.W. Morgan Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is A.W. Morgan Add. walkable?
- A.W. Morgan Add. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.