J. W. Browns Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $245K·Walkability 8.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
Sitting on 11 acres in the heart of Creston, J. W. Browns Sub. is surrounded by the commercial pulse of Plainfield Avenue—a diagonal strip of shops and restaurants that cuts through one of Grand Rapids' largest neighborhoods. Downtown is 4.8 minutes away, which means you're living inside the city without being buried in it. Homes here run around $194K, small lots (0.10 acres on average) that trade square footage for location and walkability.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$245K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Sweet Street Park: 12 min walk
- Mary Waters Park: 13 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in J. W. Browns Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,660/mo
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Creston Market
+1 more
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
Rezervoir Lounge
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Coit (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$245K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
64
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2030 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Crime in J. W. Browns 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. W. Browns Sub. home (around $244,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,626 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,626/mo | $43,366 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,872/mo | $49,928 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,955/mo | $52,122 |
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.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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. W. Browns 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
Mary Waters Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
Iker's Tacos
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Alphonsus School
Palmer School
School
Kendall School
Turner School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about J. W. Browns Sub.
- What do homes cost in J. W. Browns Sub.?
- The median home value in J. W. Browns Sub. is about $244,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the J. W. Browns Sub. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in J. W. Browns Sub. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve J. W. Browns Sub.?
- J. W. Browns Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is J. W. Browns Sub. walkable?
- J. W. Browns Sub. scores 8.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.