Brown & Clarks Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $249K·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.
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
$249K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Cherry Park: 4 min walk
- Congress Park: 5 min walk
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Median home price in Brown & Clarks Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,690/mo
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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
$249K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
4064 sq ft
1586 sq ft – 0.12 ac
Frequently asked about Brown & Clarks Add.
- What do homes cost in Brown & Clarks Add.?
- The median home value in Brown & Clarks Add. is about $249,000. 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 2 homes 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.