B. F. Washburns Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $378K·Walkability 8.3/10·Schools 4.8/10
Tucked along the active Wealthy Street corridor in Eastown, B. F. Washburns Sub. sits at the center of Grand Rapids' most walkable mixed-use district—where a legendary hot dog stand, breakfast spots in converted trolley barns, and nearly 300 restaurants within a mile define daily life. The 17-acre subdivision's small lots (averaging 0.12 acres) and proximity to transit stops and shops mean errands and dining are essentially at your doorstep; homes cluster near Sigsbee Park and within walking distance of nine parks total, including access to the Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 20 minutes away. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and downtown sits just 7 minutes by car. Median home values run around $339K, putting this slice of an established walkable neighborhood within reach for those who want street-level access to a real neighborhood's pulse.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Sigsbee Park: 8 min walk
- Wilcox Park: 9 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 3.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$378K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in B. F. Washburns Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,563/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sigsbee Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Wealthy Market
Hungry Howie's Pizza
+1 more
High Tea
Harmony Brewing Company
+1 more
Sigsbee Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Lake (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in B. F. Washburns Sub. 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 →Median Sale Price
$378K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
82
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
2174 sq ft – 0.25 ac
To buy a median-priced B. F. Washburns Sub. home (around $377,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,511 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,511/mo | $66,956 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,891/mo | $77,087 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,018/mo | $80,475 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 B. F. Washburns Sub. 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(29)
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Gallafe
Restaurant
Restaurant
Gino's Pizza
Restaurant
E Town Kitchen
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Sigsbee School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Campus Elementary School
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about B. F. Washburns Sub.
- What do homes cost in B. F. Washburns Sub.?
- The median home value in B. F. Washburns Sub. is about $377,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve B. F. Washburns Sub.?
- B. F. Washburns Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is B. F. Washburns Sub. walkable?
- B. F. Washburns Sub. scores 8.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.