Drew & Browns Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $273K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.4/10
Perched on high ground near the heart of the city, this stretch overlooks downtown Grand Rapids from a 160-foot bluff—the kind of vantage point that makes morning coffee taste better. You're minutes from the Medical Mile and its cluster of healthcare institutions, with transit stops practically at your doorstep and downtown reachable in about five minutes by car. The neighborhood threads together cobblestone streets, late-1800s homes, and renovated industrial buildings, all of it anchored by Mary Waters Park and over a dozen green spaces within walking distance.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- College/Cedar (SB): 0 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$273K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Drew & Browns Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,853/mo
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4 homes sold in Drew & Browns Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Bagel Beanery
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Mary Waters Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
College/Cedar (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$273K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
132
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
2723 sq ft – 0.40 ac
Crime in Drew & Browns 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 Drew & Browns Add. home (around $273,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,816 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,816/mo | $48,421 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,091/mo | $55,748 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,182/mo | $58,198 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$270K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$135K
Median
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 Drew & Browns 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
Mary Waters Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Restaurant
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Rowster Coffee
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kendall School
School
Saint Alphonsus School
Eastern School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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)
+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(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Drew & Browns Add.
- What do homes cost in Drew & Browns Add.?
- The median home value in Drew & Browns Add. is about $273,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Drew & Browns Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Drew & Browns Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Drew & Browns Add.?
- Drew & Browns Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Drew & Browns Add. walkable?
- Drew & Browns Add. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.