E. L. Briggs Add. — satellite view
Subdivision15.4 acres

E. L. Briggs Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
66

Very walkable

  • Briggs Park Playground: 4 min walk
  • 14 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$224K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🎓Schools
49

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 31 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground

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.

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

Walkability

6.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Creston Market

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive
Family Fare
7 mindrive
Meijer
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Lucy's Cafe

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Cafe Mamo
7 minwalk
Mike's Wings
8 minwalk
Gaia house cafe
9 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
Rowster Coffee
6 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Vinny's bar

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
10 minwalk
Rezervoir Lounge
12 minwalk
The Pubb Food & Spirits
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

8 mindrive· 19 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Briggs Park

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Sweet Street Park
12 minwalk
Mary Waters Park
9 minbike
Riverside Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Briggs Park Playground

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
10 minbike
Aberdeen Park Playground
12 minbike
Aberdeen Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

10 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
10 mindrive
Emerald Lake
10 mindrive
Perch Lake
10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

10 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Quick bike

Creston Trail

5 minbike
Creston Trail
7 minbike
Creston Trail
6 minbike
Creston Trail
6 minbike

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
8 minbike
Communitea Wellness
6 mindrive
Fitness 19
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Plainfield/Palmer (SB)

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Palmer (NB)
6 minwalk
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
7 minwalk
Plainfield/Sweet (NB)
8 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Kay Pharmacy

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 2 min drive
Walgreens
11 minbike
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Van Belkum Branch

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
West Side Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive

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

4.9
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 31 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Palmer SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 178 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026