Subdivision

Mcelwees Add.

Strong schools draw families here

Median $94K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 3.9/10

🌳Top 11% park access
🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

Late afternoon light hits these streets just right—when the brick facades warm up and the whole six-acre grid feels like it's exhaling. Mcelwees Add. is a modest platted subdivision in Southeast Grand Rapids, anchored by modest lots averaging a thirteenth of an acre. The neighborhood sits within the Seeds of Promise area, where community initiatives have quietly reshaped what vacant land becomes. You're steps from transit, with Alexander Park a four-minute walk away and a dozen parks within a mile, plus sixty-six restaurants and thirty grocers within walking and driving distance.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 3.4 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$94K median

  • 1 recent sale
🚶Walkability
58

Walkable for daily errands

  • Madison/Highland (NB): 3 min walk
  • 14 places within a 10 min walk
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3.9
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 28 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 3.4 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 3.4 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 5.7 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 · 1.3 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 1.9 mi
2Campus ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 266 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi

Recent Sale Price

$94K

1 recent sale

Parcels / Units

27

Median Lot Size

0.15 ac

3106 sq ft – 0.21 ac

Walkability

5.8

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.4
🍽️Dining
7.7
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

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Frequently asked about Mcelwees Add.

What do homes cost in Mcelwees Add.?
The median home value in Mcelwees Add. is about $93,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Mcelwees Add. housing market?
no homes are listed in Mcelwees Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Mcelwees Add.?
Mcelwees Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Mcelwees Add. walkable?
Mcelwees Add. scores 5.8/10 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