Drew & Browns Add. — satellite view
Subdivision48.6 acres

Drew & Browns Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 11% park access
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • College/Cedar (SB): 0 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$211K median

  • 4 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 12 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 6 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet northeast Grand Rapids neighborhood offers peaceful residential living just one mile from the bustling Medical Mile, creating an ideal balance of tranquility and urban accessibility. With spacious lots averaging 0.15 acres and tree-lined streets, residents enjoy more outdoor space than typical city neighborhoods. The area provides excellent walkability for dining with over 50 restaurants within a mile, plus convenient access to grocery stores and coffee shops just steps away.

The location delivers exceptional connectivity with perfect transit scores, while Mary Waters Park and 11 other parks within walking distance offer plenty of recreational opportunities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some nearby schools earning top ratings. This community works especially well for professionals working downtown or in the medical district, families seeking affordable homes with yard space, and anyone wanting a peaceful base with easy access to Grand Rapids' urban amenities.

4 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Creston Market

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Family Fare
10 minbike
Gorden Food Service
11 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Gaia house cafe
7 minbike
Silva
8 minbike
Brickyard Tavern
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Bagel Beanery

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 3 min drive
Rowster Coffee
7 minbike
Lyon Street Café
5 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
9 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Vitale's Sports Bar

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
8 minbike
Quinn & Tuite's
8 minbike
Duke's
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short drive

Webster's Market Inc

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
7 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Mary Waters Park

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Belknap Park
12 minwalk
Highland Park
13 minwalk
Eastern Park
14 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Mary Waters Park Playground

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
10 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
15 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
15 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

13 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
12 mindrive
Mid Lake
10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
7 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
12 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

7 minbike· 16 min walk
Canal Street Park Trail
12 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
12 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Short drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
7 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
15 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

Communitea Wellness

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
REVfit
9 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

College/Cedar (SB)

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
College/Cedar (NB)
1 minwalk
College/Shirley (SB)
3 minwalk
College/Leonard (SB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short drive

Walgreens Pharmacy

4 mindrive· 12 min bike
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens
6 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
7 mindrive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

5 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
9 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
11 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$241K

4 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

132

Median Lot Size

0.15 ac

2492 sq ft – 7.3 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mary Waters Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

12

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.6 mi

4 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026