Subdivision

Mcdowell'S Sub.

Walkable and connected

Median $232K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 3.9/10

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

What sticks with you about Mcdowell's Sub. is how compact it is—just two acres of platted land where homes cluster close enough that you're genuinely part of the immediate streetscape. The lots run about one-tenth of an acre each, keeping things intimate without feeling cramped. You're sitting in Seeds of Promise, the Southeast Grand Rapids community where serious resident-led work has been happening for years, and this subdivision is right in the middle of it. Homes here run around $232K, which buys you proximity to downtown—just under four minutes by car—and access to a neighborhood that's been actively transforming itself from the inside out.

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
64

Very walkable

  • The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.): 1 min walk
  • 18 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$232K median

  • Assessor estimate
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 60 parks within 1 mile
  • Rasberry Field: 4 min walk
  • Campau Park: 4 min walk
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Median home price in Mcdowell'S Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

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Walkability

6.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.8
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Est. Home Value

$232K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

6

Median Lot Size

3415 sq ft

1847 sq ft – 0.12 ac

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Rasberry Field

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

60

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about Mcdowell'S Sub.

What do homes cost in Mcdowell'S Sub.?
The median home value in Mcdowell'S Sub. is about $231,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Mcdowell'S Sub.?
Mcdowell'S Sub. is served by Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Mcdowell'S Sub. walkable?
Mcdowell'S Sub. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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