Mcdowell'S Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $232K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 3.9/10
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
Very walkable
- The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.): 1 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
$232K median
- Assessor estimate
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.
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
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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 Center for Economicology (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.