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
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
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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.