Brown & Clarks Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $340K·Walkability 7.5/10·Schools 3.9/10
Red brick pavement underfoot, storefronts and galleries a block away, and the hum of East Hills all around—this tight four-acre stretch sits where the neighborhood's heart beats loudest. A coffee shop is two minutes on foot; a restaurant could be three. The nearest transit stop is steps away, and downtown Grand Rapids sits just 3.5 minutes by car, which means you're genuinely urban without feeling hemmed in. Congress Park is a three-minute walk, and 23 parks lie within a mile—plenty of green space for those who want it without the isolation of distant suburbs. Homes here are mostly compact and recently renovated, with updated systems and fenced yards that work hard for the space they occupy. The walkability leans heavy on dining and transit (both a perfect 10/10), lighter on errands, which tracks with the neighborhood's character: you're living close to everything that matters, in a place where 421 restaurants and coffee culture are woven into the street itself. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area; Gerald R. Ford Airport is 21.6 minutes away.
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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
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$340K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Cherry Park: 4 min walk
- Congress Park: 5 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brown & Clarks Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,308/mo
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Wealthy Market
Little Africa Cuisine
+1 more
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Hard Times
+1 more
Cherry Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Fulton/Eastern (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
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Based on 35 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$340K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
4064 sq ft
1586 sq ft – 0.12 ac
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,600 – $1,875 · estimated range
Crime in Brown & Clarks Add. 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 →To buy a median-priced Brown & Clarks Add. home (around $340,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,290 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,290/mo | $61,071 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,636/mo | $70,291 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,752/mo | $73,390 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Brown & Clarks Add. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Congress Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Little Africa Ethiopian Cuisine
Restaurant
Little Africa Cuisine
Restaurant
Dirty Plate Bistro
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sidedoor Sammies
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
Stovetop Roasters
Café
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
Café
Global Infusion
Café
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Henry School
Grand Rapids Public School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Brown & Clarks Add.
- What do homes cost in Brown & Clarks Add.?
- The median home value in Brown & Clarks Add. is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brown & Clarks Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brown & Clarks Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brown & Clarks Add.?
- Brown & Clarks Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Brown & Clarks Add. walkable?
- Brown & Clarks Add. scores 7.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.