O. S. Waters Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $163K·Walkability 7.7/10·Schools 4.7/10
O. S. Waters Sub. sits within Creston, Grand Rapids' largest neighborhood, where the blocks are tight and the lot sizes smaller—averaging just a tenth of an acre on this one-acre platted subdivision. Homes here run around $211K, putting them within reach for first-time buyers and investors drawn to the area. The real asset is location: you're 4 minutes from downtown, steps from a transit stop, and surrounded by 84 restaurants and 36 grocers within a mile radius. Mary Waters Park is an 8-minute walk away, and 11 parks sit within a mile, including access to the Grand River via nearby Riverside Park. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Coffee shops, grocery runs, and dining hit between 3 and 7 minutes on foot, and fitness options score an 8 out of 10 for walkability—the real story here is that you're plugged into the Plainfield Avenue corridor where the neighborhood's food and retail pulse actually lives.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$163K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Mary Waters Park: 10 min walk
- Canal Street Park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in O. S. Waters Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,103/mo
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Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$163K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
3419 sq ft
3406 sq ft – 0.14 ac
Frequently asked about O. S. Waters Sub.
- What do homes cost in O. S. Waters Sub.?
- The median home value in O. S. Waters Sub. is about $162,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the O. S. Waters Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in O. S. Waters Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve O. S. Waters Sub.?
- O. S. Waters Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is O. S. Waters Sub. walkable?
- O. S. Waters Sub. scores 7.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.