Mcelwees Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $94K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 3.9/10
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
City MiddleHigh
- High — 3.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$94K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Madison/Highland (NB): 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mcelwees Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$635/mo
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Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$94K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
27
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
3106 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Giant Supermarket
+1 more
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
+1 more
Gladys' Grille
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Alexander Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Madison/Highland (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Mcelwees Add. 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Mcelwees Add. home (around $93,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $17k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $622 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $622/mo | $16,584 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $716/mo | $19,093 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $747/mo | $19,932 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
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 Mcelwees Add. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alexander Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(19)
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
Restaurant
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
Restaurant
Tacos El Chavo
Restaurant
Keke’s Kitchen
Restaurant
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
My Place Bar
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Madison Park School
Grand Rapids High School
School
South High School
School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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.