Allen Mcdowels Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $237K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.7/10
You'll catch this place at its best around dusk, when the light hits the Victorian and Foursquare homes lining the streets just right, and Plainfield Avenue's shops and galleries start glowing. Allen Mcdowels Add. sits dead in the heart of Creston, a 10-acre subdivision where homes run around $237K and you're roughly six minutes from downtown Grand Rapids — close enough that city life is genuinely accessible without feeling like you're living in it. The walkability score hovers around 6.7, which means grabbing a meal from one of the 54 nearby restaurants takes a couple minutes on foot, and a transit stop is practically around the corner. Briggs Park is a short walk away if you want trails, and you've got five parks within a mile if you're counting. The neighborhood's got real texture — murals, older architecture, Plainfield Avenue's energy — and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area, so there's substance here beyond just location.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$237K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Briggs Park: 8 min walk
- Sweet Street Park: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Allen Mcdowels Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,611/mo
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Creston Market
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Isaac's Restaurant
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
Good Good Good
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Briggs Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Creston Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Palmer (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$237K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
49
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
1904 sq ft – 0.15 ac
Crime in Allen Mcdowels 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 →Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$250K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$125K
Median
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 Allen Mcdowels 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Briggs Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Isaac's Restaurant
Restaurant
Iker's Tacos
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Palmer School
Saint Alphonsus School
School
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
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
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)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Allen Mcdowels Add.
- What do homes cost in Allen Mcdowels Add.?
- The median home value in Allen Mcdowels Add. is about $237,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Allen Mcdowels Add.?
- Allen Mcdowels Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Allen Mcdowels Add. walkable?
- Allen Mcdowels Add. scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.