Scribner & Turner Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $194K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.2/10
The daily rhythm here moves fast—steps away from transit, a grocery run that takes three minutes on foot, restaurants everywhere you turn. West Grand sits just under six minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the commute is almost an afterthought, but the neighborhood itself doesn't feel borrowed from the city. This stretch has 23 parks within a mile, Fish Ladder Park a two-minute walk away, and the kind of density where a dog park, a coffee shop, and a dozen dinner options exist in the space most places reserve for parking lots. The area's character comes from what's on the street: taquerias and Polish joints, breweries, adaptive-reuse apartments where old factories now hold residents, historic churches with notable architecture. Walking errands takes real effort here—the neighborhood's laid out for it, with a grocery store and transit stops steps from most addresses.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Turner/3rd (SB): 2 min walk
- 25 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Fish Ladder Park Trail: 2 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 2 min walk
$194K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Scribner & Turner Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,317/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
Meijer
Kawa Sushi & Bar
+1 more
Roots Brew Shop
+1 more
Broadway Bar
+1 more
Fish Ladder Park
+1 more
Canal Street Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Turner/3rd (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fish Ladder Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$194K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
52
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
1176 sq ft – 0.54 ac
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: NexTech High School
Crime in Scribner & Turner 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 & Turner Add. home (around $194,000) 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 $1,290 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,290/mo | $34,409 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,486/mo | $39,616 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,551/mo | $41,357 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$415K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$208K
Median
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 & Turner 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)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Kawa Sushi & Bar
Restaurant
Taquería Chilango Gr
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
White Water Cafe
Café
Bridge St. Market Cafe
Café
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Broadway Bar
Bar
New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub (The Knickerbocker)
Restaurant
Underground Lounge + Patio
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Marys School
School
Saint Adalberts School
Turner School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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(14)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Scribner & Turner Add.
- What do homes cost in Scribner & Turner Add.?
- The median home value in Scribner & Turner Add. is about $194,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Scribner & Turner Add.?
- Scribner & Turner Add. is served by NexTech High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Scribner & Turner Add. walkable?
- Scribner & Turner Add. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.