Scribner Brothers Addition
Explore Scribner Brothers Addition — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
Walk Score 5.9/10·Schools 4.5/10
“Convenient location”
Walkable for daily errands
- Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery: 1 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 8 min walk
- Mulick Park: 13 min walk
Within a few minutes of downtown Grand Rapids, Scribner Brothers Addition sits in the Southeast End where older brick homes and tree-lined blocks connect you to the river, parks, and the actual pulse of the city without the drive. You're steps from transit and about nine minutes from downtown, yet Oakdale Gardens is a short walk away for weekend mornings, and the neighborhood has eleven parks within reach for when you want green space without leaving. A coffee run or grocery trip means less than a mile down the road, and half a dozen restaurants sit within walking distance—close enough that dinner out doesn't require deciding between time and money. River City Scholars Charter Academy serves the area, while median home prices hover around $275,000, making this a genuine entry point for first-time buyers who want access rather than endless commutes.
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Fulton Street Farmers Market
Oakdale Gardens
+1 more
Mulick Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Indian Trails Golf Course
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Fuller/Boston (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile