Allen Mcdowels Add. — satellite view
Subdivision9.9 acres

Allen Mcdowels Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
72

Very walkable

  • Plainfield/Palmer (SB): 4 min walk
  • 17 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$244K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
49

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 33 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground

This compact 10-acre area in Kent County offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. With a highly walkable environment scoring 7.2 out of 10, residents enjoy easy access to daily needs, including 9 restaurants within walking distance and 6 grocery stores within a short drive. The excellent transit score of 10/10 makes commuting and getting around Grand Rapids effortless.

The neighborhood features smaller residential lots averaging 0.13 acres, creating a close-knit community feel where 55% of homes are owner-occupied. Briggs Park provides nearby green space, with 5 parks total within a mile for recreation and relaxation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the best nearby school rating 8 out of 10. For water activities, Soft Water Lake sits just 2.3 miles away, plus two boat launches within 5 miles. This area works well for first-time homebuyers, urban professionals seeking walkable living, and investors looking for accessible rental properties.

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

Walkability

7.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.8
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Creston Market

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 5 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Lucy's Cafe

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 5 min drive
Cafe Mamo
4 minwalk
Gaia house cafe
6 minwalk
Mike's Wings
10 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vinny's bar

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
7 minwalk
Rezervoir Lounge
9 minwalk
The Pubb Food & Spirits
9 minbike
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

10 mindrive· 16 min bike
The Arts Marketplace
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Briggs Park

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 6 min drive
Sweet Street Park
9 minwalk
Mary Waters Park
7 minbike
Riverside Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Briggs Park Playground

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 6 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

14 mindrive· 19 min bike
Lamberton Lake
13 mindrive
Emerald Lake
14 mindrive
Perch Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
7 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
8 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Creston Trail

11 minwalk· 5 min bike
Creston Trail
12 minwalk
Creston Trail
14 minwalk
Creston Trail
14 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

13 mindrive
Kent Country Club
8 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

The Loading Dock

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
14 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
11 minbike
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Palmer (SB)

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 4 min drive
Plainfield/Palmer (NB)
4 minwalk
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
4 minwalk
Plainfield/Sweet (NB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens
11 minbike
📚Libraries
Short walk

Van Belkum Branch

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
12 mindrive
West Side Library
12 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
15 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$152K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

49

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

1904 sq ft – 0.30 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.9
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 33 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

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
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
4Palmer SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 178 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 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