F. E. Browns Add. — satellite view
Subdivision15.3 acres

F. E. Browns Add.

Room to spread out, great value

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️25 mito Lake Michigan
🏡Space & Property

27,003 sq ft avg lots

  • 22 homes
🚶Walkability
61

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Brownwood (EB): 3 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$377K median

This 15-acre community offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, with generous lot sizes averaging half an acre that provide residents plenty of space to spread out. The area's excellent transit connectivity earns a perfect 10/10 rating, making commuting throughout Grand Rapids effortless. Daily needs are well-covered with several restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery stores within a short drive.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Blandford Nature Center, while families benefit from access to Grand Rapids Public Schools with some highly-rated options nearby. The community maintains a strong residential character with 55% owner-occupied homes, creating stability and neighborhood investment. Lake Leota and several boat launches within a five-mile radius offer weekend recreation opportunities.

This area works particularly well for families seeking larger lots with good transit access, professionals who commute but want space at home, and anyone who values the balance of privacy and convenience that comes with suburban acreage living.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$377K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

22

Median Lot Size

0.51 ac

0.28 ac – 1.2 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
0.0
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
2.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

9 minbike· 5 min drive
ALDI
7 mindrive
Meijer
8 mindrive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
6 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Westside Social

9 minbike· 5 min drive
Sandy's Donuts
10 minbike
Wendy's
5 mindrive
Walker Roadhouse
2 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Wilderness Expressions

6 mindrive· 16 min bike
Biggby
6 mindrive
Starbucks
6 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

8 mindrive
River City Saloon
6 mindrive
Play Station Pub
6 mindrive
Joey's Tavern
8 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

10 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

The Highlands

9 mindrive· 26 min walk· 18 min bike
Shawmut Hills Park
12 minbike
Shawmut Park
4 mindrive
Blandford Nature Center
7 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Shawmut Park Playground

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
7 mindrive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
7 mindrive
Walker Community Park Playground
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Millennium Park Lake

15 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Millennium Park Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Sibley Tunnel

7 mindrive
Trestle Trail
11 mindrive
Trestle Trail
10 mindrive
Trestle Trail
10 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Covell Dog Park

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
Richmond Hills Dog Park
9 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Fred Meijer Standale Trail

7 minbike· 21 min walk
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
8 minbike
Maynard Acres Area Trail
9 minbike
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

14 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
12 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Sand Creek Golf Club

12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
7 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

9 minbike· 5 min drive
Family Fitness
6 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Brownwood (EB)

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Leonard/Lamont (WB)
4 minwalk
Remembrance/Van Portfliet (EB)
8 minwalk
Remembrance/Van Portfliet (WB)
8 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Rite Aid

6 mindrive· 19 min bike
Walker Street Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL Walker Branch

6 mindrive· 16 min bike
West Leonard Library
9 mindrive
West Side Library
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Short drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
15 mindrive

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026