B. F. Washburns Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $415K·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
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
$415K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in B. F. Washburns Sub.
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$2,817/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
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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 $415,000. 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.