R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1
Walkable and connected
Median $222K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.1/10
Golden hour hits this nine-acre pocket just right—the brick homes glow warm, and the tree-lined streets remind you why older neighborhoods feel like home. R.W. Brown's Add. No. 1 sits in the heart of Southeast End, where you're eleven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids but still surrounded by actual yards and the kind of architectural detail that doesn't get built anymore. The median construction year hovers around 1940, which means character—not renovation projects. Ottawa Hills Park is a five-minute walk away, and there are ten parks within a mile, so green space isn't something you hunt for. You've got eighteen restaurants and a grocery within a mile, plus transit stops practically at your doorstep. Homes here run around $228K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. It's the kind of place where you're close enough to everything that matters without feeling like you're living on top of it all.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton/Kalamazoo (WB): 1 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$222K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Ottawa Hills Park: 8 min walk
- Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields: 9 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,505/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
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Mineo's Pizza
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Park
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Burton/Kalamazoo (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ottawa Hills Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 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 R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 home (around $221,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,475 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,475/mo | $39,331 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,698/mo | $45,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,773/mo | $47,273 |
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1
- What do homes cost in R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1?
- The median home value in R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 is about $221,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1?
- R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 walkable?
- R.W. Brown'S Add. No. 1 scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.