Subdivision

J. C. Shaw Sub.

Walkable and connected

Median $188K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.1/10

🌳Top 9% park access
🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

Just four minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, J. C. Shaw Sub. sits on two acres of platted land in the Southeast community, where homes run around $188K and the average lot spans about 1,500 square feet—enough breathing room without sprawl. Paul I Phillips Recreation Center is a three-minute walk away, and you're surrounded by sixteen parks within a mile, plus a transit stop practically at your door. Grocery shopping means heading just over a mile down the road, while restaurants cluster thick around here—150 within walking distance, with coffee and a meal both reachable in under fifteen minutes on foot. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you've got a boat, Butterworth Park Launch sits 1.5 miles away for quick weekend trips.

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
66

Very walkable

  • Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken: 0 min walk
  • 16 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 3.1 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 8 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$188K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Median home price in J. C. Shaw Sub.

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Walkability

6.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.6
🍽️Dining
8.7
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 5.3 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.1 mi

Est. Home Value

$188K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

7

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

3803 sq ft – 0.12 ac

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Frequently asked about J. C. Shaw Sub.

What do homes cost in J. C. Shaw Sub.?
The median home value in J. C. Shaw Sub. is about $188,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve J. C. Shaw Sub.?
J. C. Shaw Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is J. C. Shaw Sub. walkable?
J. C. Shaw Sub. scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026