Briggs Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $167K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.7/10
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
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$167K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Sweet Street Park: 8 min walk
- Mary Waters Park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Briggs Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,137/mo

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Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$167K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
4195 sq ft
2283 sq ft – 0.11 ac
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.