Scribners Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $195K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.2/10
Driving through Scribners Add. feels like you've landed in the thick of something—every block has a restaurant or coffee shop within steps, and you're downtown Grand Rapids in under four minutes if you need to be. The subdivision itself sits on 78 acres of tightly platted land (think smaller lots, modest homes around $219K), but what makes it hum is the density of actual life around you: 474 restaurants within a mile, transit access that doesn't require planning, a dog park five minutes on foot. Lexington Park is practically across the street, and with 26 parks squeezed into the surrounding mile, you're never more than a short walk from green space. The nearest grocery sits steps away, same with coffee and dinner—the kind of neighborhood where running errands doesn't feel like a chore because everything's compact. You're also part of the John Ball Park area, which adds its own character to the west side scene. Schools feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools, and if you need to get out to Gerald R. Ford Airport, it's about 22 minutes. It's dense, walkable where it counts, and built for people who'd rather not spend their evenings in a car.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Lexington Park: 3 min walk
- 36 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 135 parks within 1 mile
- Lexington Park: 3 min walk
- Douglas Park: 4 min walk
$195K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Scribners Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,324/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
Boardwalk Subs
Maggie's Kitchen
+1 more
The Rower's Club
Parkway Tropics
+1 more
Lexington Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Area 9 Work
+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
Lexington Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
135
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$195K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
402
Median Lot Size
4273 sq ft
1555 sq ft – 0.24 ac
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Scribners 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 Scribners Add. home (around $195,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,297 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,297/mo | $34,587 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,493/mo | $39,820 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,559/mo | $41,570 |
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
$1.3M
Per building
Price Per Unit
$425K
Median
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Scribners 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(30)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Fast Food
Los pinches tacos
Restaurant
Maggie's Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Lexington School
Lexington
Sibley School
Saint Marys School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 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
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Scribners Add.
- What do homes cost in Scribners Add.?
- The median home value in Scribners Add. is about $195,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Scribners Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Scribners Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Scribners Add.?
- Scribners Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Scribners Add. walkable?
- Scribners Add. scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.