Scribner Brothers Addition
Convenient location
Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
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.
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Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery: 1 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 8 min walk
- Mulick Park: 13 min walk
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
Mulick 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
0.3 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 Brothers Addition 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 →Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,550 – $1,975 · estimated range
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 Scribner Brothers Addition 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(24)
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
+19 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
The Derby
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
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
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Frequently asked about Scribner Brothers Addition
- What schools serve Scribner Brothers Addition?
- Scribner Brothers Addition is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Scribner Brothers Addition walkable?
- Scribner Brothers Addition scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.