Subdivision

J. W. Browns Sub.

Walkable near top schools

Median $213K·Walkability 8.0/10·Schools 4.7/10

🌳Top 18% park access
🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan

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

8.0

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

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

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

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 0.4 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$213K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 45 parks within 1 mile
  • Sweet Street Park: 12 min walk
  • Mary Waters Park: 13 min walk
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Median home price in J. W. Browns Sub.

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Average schools

Based on 28 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 0.4 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 0.4 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.5 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.9 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
4Palmer SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 178 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi

Median Sale Price

$213K

Based on 3yr sales

Parcels / Units

64

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2030 sq ft – 0.20 ac

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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 $213,250. 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 City MiddleHigh (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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026