P.B. Wright'S Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $190K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
The transit stop sits practically at your doorstep here—you're steps from the bus line that connects you downtown in 7.5 minutes, which means the whole city opens up without fumbling for car keys. P.B. Wright's Add. spreads across 5 acres of compact lots (averaging 0.11 acres each) in the Southtown-Madison Square area, where 54 restaurants and 36 grocery stores within a mile or two mean you've got real choice for dinner and staples. Homes run around $178K, and you're close enough to Garfield Park for a quick walk—about 7 minutes—or coffee within a mile if mornings require ritual. The school district here is Hope Academy of West Michigan, and if you need to head toward Gerald R. Ford airport, you're looking at roughly 20 minutes by car. It's the kind of spot where you don't need much space to feel rooted.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Madison/Griggs (SB): 2 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$190K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Garfield Park: 9 min walk
- Dickinson Buffer Park: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in P.B. Wright'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,290/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
+1 more
Load a Spud Potato Bar
+1 more
Blossom Cafe GR
+1 more
Metro Grand Rapids
+1 more
Garfield Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Madison/Griggs (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$190K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
3263 sq ft – 0.24 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Garfield Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Hope Academy of West Michigan
Crime in P.B. Wright'S 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 P.B. Wright'S Add. home (around $190,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,264 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,264/mo | $33,700 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,455/mo | $38,799 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,519/mo | $40,504 |
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.
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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 P.B. Wright'S 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Load a Spud Potato Bar
Restaurant
4 Brothers Chicken & Fish
Restaurant
Ke ke & Kitchen
Restaurant
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
Jefferson School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
South High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about P.B. Wright'S Add.
- What do homes cost in P.B. Wright'S Add.?
- The median home value in P.B. Wright'S Add. is about $190,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve P.B. Wright'S Add.?
- P.B. Wright'S Add. is served by Hope Academy of West Michigan. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is P.B. Wright'S Add. walkable?
- P.B. Wright'S Add. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.