J. De Bruine Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $435K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.8/10
Lined up along quiet residential streets in the Miller Add. Area, this three-acre subdivision sits on modest lots—roughly a third of an acre each—where homes cluster close enough to feel settled but far enough to breathe. Downtown Grand Rapids is just eight minutes away by car, which means the trade-off between suburban space and urban access actually works here. A transit stop sits two minutes on foot, grocery shopping about five, and restaurants are practically on the doorstep—138 of them within a mile, from casual to sit-down. The nearest unnamed park is a six-minute walk, with three more parks within easy reach. Homes here run around $435K and attend Grand Rapids Public Schools. If you're after a boat launch, Comstock Riverside Park is just over a mile away. It's the kind of compact subdivision where you're genuinely close to what you need without feeling squeezed in.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Papa John's: 4 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$435K median
- Assessor estimate
14,458 sq ft avg lots
- 30 homes
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Median home price in J. De Bruine Sub.
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Papa John's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Hillside - Meijer (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Est. Home Value
$435K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
0.16 ac – 0.93 ac
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in J. De Bruine Sub. 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.
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Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for J. De Bruine Sub. 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
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
Meijer
Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Harrison Park Academy
Greenbridge School
Palmer School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about J. De Bruine Sub.
- What do homes cost in J. De Bruine Sub.?
- The median home value in J. De Bruine Sub. is about $435,225. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve J. De Bruine Sub.?
- J. De Bruine Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is J. De Bruine Sub. walkable?
- J. De Bruine Sub. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.