Scribner Bros. Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $230K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.0/10
Driving through Scribner Bros. Add. feels like moving through a compact, purposeful place—streets grid out cleanly, and you're never far from what you need. Lots average 0.14 acres, so homes sit close enough that the neighborhood reads as genuinely walkable; a coffee shop and grocery are each under a mile away, and the nearest restaurant is about an 11-minute walk. Transit stops are steps from many addresses, and downtown Grand Rapids sits just under 10 minutes by car. The median home value hovers around $188K, which reflects the subdivision's position as an approachable entry point in the Southeast End area—15 acres of older, modest housing stock that trades square footage for location and convenience. Eleven parks sit within a mile, with Oakdale Gardens a five-minute walk away, and the River City Scholars Charter Academy serves the area. If you're looking for a tight, accessible spot without the premium price tag of adjacent East Grand Rapids, this is where it lands.
Why people love it here
$230K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery: 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 10 min walk
- Cheseboro Park: 14 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Scribner Bros. Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$230K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
49
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
3999 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Oakdale Gardens
+1 more
Cheseboro Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Fuller/Boston (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: River City Scholars Charter Academy
Crime in Scribner Bros. 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 Scribner Bros. Add. home (around $229,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,529 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,529/mo | $40,786 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,761/mo | $46,957 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,838/mo | $49,021 |
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
~$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 Scribner Bros. 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(26)
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
+21 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
The Derby
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Dickinson School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Scribner Bros. Add.
- What do homes cost in Scribner Bros. Add.?
- The median home value in Scribner Bros. Add. is about $229,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Scribner Bros. Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Scribner Bros. Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Scribner Bros. Add.?
- Scribner Bros. Add. is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Scribner Bros. Add. walkable?
- Scribner Bros. Add. scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.