J.H. Scott Sub.
Easy outdoor access
Median $300K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.4/10
J.H. Scott Sub. sits just a few steps from a transit stop, making downtown Grand Rapids feel practically next door at 6 minutes by car—handy when you want city energy without living in it. This small 4-acre subdivision carved into the John Ball Park neighborhood gives you the kind of close-quarters feel where lot sizes hover around a third of an acre, homes run around $310K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools covers the education side. Walk eight minutes and you're grabbing coffee; another minute and there's a restaurant waiting. The neighborhood itself is ringed with choices—78 restaurants within a mile, 11 parks nearby, and Lincoln Park a seven-minute walk away for the dog or a quick afternoon loop. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 23 minutes out if you're traveling, but honestly, most days you're probably enjoying what's already here: the zoo, the golf course above an old gypsum mine, and enough local spots (Rise Authentic Baking, Joey's Tavern, Bitter End) that you stop feeling like you need to go anywhere else.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley Tunnel: 5 min walk
- Lincoln Park: 9 min walk
$300K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Bridge/Scott (EB): 2 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in J.H. Scott Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,036/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$300K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
3463 sq ft
928 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Tacos place
+1 more
Bridge Street Ministries
+1 more
The Søvengård
+1 more
Lincoln Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
West Grand Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Scott (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in J.H. Scott 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced J.H. Scott Sub. home (around $299,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,193 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,397/mo | $63,933 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 J.H. Scott 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Bird's Nest Snacks
Restaurant
Tiger Paws Pizza
Restaurant
Depot Snacks
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Sibley School
Sacred Heart School
Stocking School
Villa Maria School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
West Grand Trail
Bike Path
Douglas Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 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 J.H. Scott Sub.
- What do homes cost in J.H. Scott Sub.?
- The median home value in J.H. Scott Sub. is about $299,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the J.H. Scott Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in J.H. Scott Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve J.H. Scott Sub.?
- J.H. Scott Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is J.H. Scott Sub. walkable?
- J.H. Scott Sub. scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.