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
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
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?
- no homes are listed 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.