J. W. Browns Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision10.8 acres

J. W. Browns Sub.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 16% park access
🚶Walkability
76

Very walkable

  • Creston Market: 2 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$207K median

🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 33 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 11-acre community in Kent County offers an excellent balance of urban convenience and residential comfort. With impressive walkability scores, residents enjoy easy access to nearby amenities including 13 restaurants within walking distance and exceptional transit connectivity. The neighborhood features modest lot sizes averaging 0.11 acres, creating a close-knit feel while maintaining good owner-occupancy rates.

The location excels in daily convenience with grocery shopping literally at your doorstep and Mary Waters Park providing green space nearby. Families benefit from access to Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the area. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the perfect fitness walkability score, while the strong transit access makes commuting throughout the Grand Rapids area effortless. This neighborhood works particularly well for urban professionals, first-time homebuyers, and anyone seeking convenience-focused living with good connectivity to the broader metro area.

Walkability

7.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
6.9
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
10.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Creston Market

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
10 minbike
Family Fare
8 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Gaia house cafe

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Cafe Mamo
7 minwalk
Lucy's Cafe
11 minwalk
Mike's Wings
13 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short drive

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

5 mindrive· 24 min walk· 15 min bike
Rowster Coffee
10 minbike
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
6 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Rezervoir Lounge

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
4 minwalk
Vinny's bar
13 minwalk
Our Tavern
9 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Sweet Street Park

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park
13 minwalk
Canal Street Park
7 minbike
Briggs Park
6 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
14 minwalk
Briggs Park Playground
6 minbike
Canal Street Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

12 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Emerald Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
11 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Creston Trail

14 minwalk· 6 min bike
West Grand Trail
8 minbike
West Grand Trail
9 minbike
West Grand Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

15 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
5 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Easy walk

The Loading Dock

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
The Loading Dock
3 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
9 minbike
Fitness 19
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Coit (SB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Plainfield/Quimby (NB)
3 minwalk
Plainfield/Grove (SB)
4 minwalk
Plainfield/Grove (NB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
11 minbike
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Van Belkum Branch

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
West Side Library
8 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

14 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
7 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$207K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

64

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

1795 sq ft – 0.41 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 33 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Palmer SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 178 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026