G. Van Ess Sub.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $403K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
A quick drive drops you downtown in seven minutes, but G. Van Ess Sub. itself feels removed from the rush—a tight cluster of modest lots averaging a third of an acre on Highland Park's eastern edge. Homes run around $403K, which buys you access to over 160 restaurants within a mile, a transit stop five minutes on foot, and the kind of density that means a coffee shop isn't some distant errand but happens to exist nearby. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The real anchor, though, is what you won't find advertised: Eastern Park is a four-minute walk away, and there are ten parks within a mile—the kind of thing that matters more when you're living on 0.35 acres and your neighbors are close enough to actually see.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Balls Dogs: 5 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
$403K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in G. Van Ess Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,737/mo
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Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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+1 more
Balls Dogs
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Sports Bar
+1 more
Eastern Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Leonard/Emerald (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Est. Home Value
$403K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
1
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.35 ac – 0.35 ac
Crime in G. Van Ess Sub. 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 →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 G. Van Ess Sub. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Eastern Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Carlucci's Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Kendall School
School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Canal Street Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about G. Van Ess Sub.
- What do homes cost in G. Van Ess Sub.?
- The median home value in G. Van Ess Sub. is about $403,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve G. Van Ess Sub.?
- G. Van Ess Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is G. Van Ess Sub. walkable?
- G. Van Ess Sub. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.