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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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
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.