Ellsworth's Addition
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.2/10
This amended plat sits right where Williams Street used to run through downtown—one acre carved out of blocks 25 and 26 in a neighborhood that's been converting old industrial bones into breweries, galleries, and music venues since the Van Andel Arena went up in 1996. You're steps from transit, with 402 restaurants within a mile and a coffee shop a five-minute walk away; the Downtown Dog Park is right next door if you've got a dog. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and downtown is about 2 minutes away by car, though most days you won't need one—the nearest grocery is less than a mile, and you've got 26 parks within walking distance. It's the urban core, dense and walkable where it counts, with Division Avenue's galleries and creative spaces close by and Kendall College students mixing with the older brick buildings that remember the warehouse days.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Market/Williams (NB): 1 min walk
- 28 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 130 parks within 1 mile
- Downtown Dog Park: 1 min walk
- Studio Park Piazza: 8 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
919 Party Store
Grand Woods Lounge
+1 more
Ding Tea
+1 more
Founders Brewing Co
+1 more
Downtown Dog Park
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Market/Williams (NB)
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Downtown Dog Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
130
within 1 mile
Crime in Ellsworth's Addition 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 →Expected Rent
$1,725/mo
$1,500 – $1,925 · estimated range
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 Ellsworth's Addition 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Grand Woods Lounge
Restaurant
Two Sons Pizza
Restaurant
Essence Restaurant
Restaurant
Stan's Tacos
Restaurant
Bistro Bella Vita
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Maplewood School
Lexington
Lexington School
Saint Joseph School
Southwest Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(28)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+25 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Ellsworth's Addition
- What schools serve Ellsworth's Addition?
- Ellsworth's Addition is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Ellsworth's Addition walkable?
- Ellsworth's Addition scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.