Ellsworth's Addition
Room to spread out, great value
Median $215K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
Bounded by Fulton, Ottawa, Wealthy, and Division streets in the heart of Grand Rapids, this subdivision sits where historic brick warehouses meet working creative spaces—Division Avenue's galleries and studios a few blocks over, Van Andel Arena visible on the horizon, the Downtown Market within easy reach. Mel Trotter Park sits right next door, and you're standing in one of the densest restaurant corridors in the city: over four hundred dining spots within a mile, coffee a two-minute walk, and transit stops at your doorstep.
Why people love it here
2.3 acre avg lots
- 13 homes
Very walkable
- Peppino's: 1 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Ellsworth's Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,457/mo
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Est. Home Value
$215K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
1.6 ac
1.0 ac – 6.3 ac
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Peppino's
Starbucks Pick-Up
Knoop Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
Mel Trotter Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Cherry/Commerce (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
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 →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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mel Trotter Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
150
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Peppino's
Restaurant
Portico
Restaurant
One Twenty Three Tavern
Restaurant
Tavern on the Square
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Vandenberg School
Maplewood School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Morris School
Saint Joseph School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ellsworth's Addition
- What do homes cost in Ellsworth's Addition?
- The median home value in Ellsworth's Addition is about $214,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- 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.