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Briggs Sub.

Walkable near top schools

Median $167K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.7/10

🌳Top 20% park access
🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan

Briggs Sub. sits on just three acres in Creston, but what it lacks in land it makes up for in location—a short walk to groceries and restaurants, with transit two minutes away and downtown Grand Rapids a five-minute drive. The subdivision's modest lot sizes (averaging 0.09 acres) mean homes cluster closely, and prices hover around $195K, making this a genuine entry point into the neighborhood rather than an afterthought. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, while Sweet Street Park sits a six-minute walk downhill, and you're surrounded by seventy-plus restaurants and three dozen grocers within a mile. The Grand River and its boat launch are less than a mile away, and Plainfield Avenue's shops and galleries are close enough that errands don't feel like expeditions—just the ordinary texture of living where things are near.

Why people love it here

Walkability

7.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 0.3 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$167K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 40 parks within 1 mile
  • Sweet Street Park: 8 min walk
  • Mary Waters Park: 11 min walk
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/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 28 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 0.3 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 0.3 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.8 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.3 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.8 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.9 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.6 mi

Median Sale Price

$167K

Based on 3yr sales

Parcels / Units

25

Median Lot Size

4195 sq ft

2283 sq ft – 0.11 ac

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Frequently asked about Briggs Sub.

What do homes cost in Briggs Sub.?
The median home value in Briggs Sub. is about $167,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Briggs Sub.?
Briggs Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Briggs Sub. walkable?
Briggs Sub. scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026