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.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,573/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Franklin Big Save Liquor
+1 more
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
+1 more
Treetops Collective
+1 more
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Rasberry Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
dog_park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Hall Street Station (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
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
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Crime in Mcdowell'S 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.
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Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Mcdowell'S 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Hall Street Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Chicken Coop
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
My Place Bar
Bar
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Covenant Christian High School
School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Madison Park School
South High School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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.