Subdivision

Mcphersons 1st Add.

Surrounded by nature

Median $283K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 3.8/10

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan

What sticks with you about this place is how close everything actually is — you're talking a ten-minute walk to grab groceries or catch dinner, and the nearest bus stop is basically steps away. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a three-minute stroll, and there are eleven parks within a mile if you want options. The subdivision itself is small, just five acres carved up into tight lots averaging a twelfth of an acre each, so the whole thing has a compact, walkable feel that keeps you from feeling hemmed in the way some older neighborhoods do.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
  • 55 parks within 1 mile
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 6 min walk
  • Joe Taylor Park: 12 min walk
🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 3.4 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • Fuller/Prince (SB): 2 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

55

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

1.9 mi

3.8
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 27 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 · 6.2 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 3.3 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
2Campus ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 266 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 0.3 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

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Frequently asked about Mcphersons 1st Add.

What do homes cost in Mcphersons 1st Add.?
The median home value in Mcphersons 1st Add. is about $282,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Mcphersons 1st Add.?
Mcphersons 1st Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Mcphersons 1st Add. walkable?
Mcphersons 1st Add. scores 6.0/10 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