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
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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
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.