
E. L. Briggs Add.
Explore E. L. Briggs Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Briggs Park Playground: 4 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$224K median
- 3 sales in past year
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 31 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
This compact 15-acre neighborhood offers the convenience of urban living with excellent transit access and walkable amenities. Residents enjoy being steps away from Briggs Park with its public pool, plus five parks within walking distance for outdoor recreation. The area provides practical daily living with six restaurants and six grocery stores nearby, making errands easily manageable on foot.
The community features smaller lots averaging about one-eighth of an acre, creating a close-knit residential feel where just over half of homes are owner-occupied. Recent listings highlight the area's proximity to popular destinations like Knapp's Corner shopping and Kingma's Market, along with easy access to Riverside Park. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with school quality varying significantly across nearby options. This neighborhood works well for first-time buyers, urban professionals who value walkability and transit access, and anyone seeking an affordable entry point into Grand Rapids living.
3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Creston Market
+1 more
Lucy's Cafe
+1 more
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
Vinny's bar
+1 more
Webster's Market Inc
Briggs Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
+1 more
Lamberton Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Creston Trail
+1 more
The Loading Dock
+1 more
Plainfield/Palmer (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$229K
3 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
86
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
1599 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
Nearby Schools
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast