G. Van Ess Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision27443 sq ft

G. Van Ess Sub.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 15% park access
💰Home Values

$403K median

🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Eastern Park Playground: 6 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Eastern Park: 8 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 8 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers a unique blend of suburban space and urban convenience. With generous lot sizes averaging 0.35 acres, residents enjoy more breathing room than typical city neighborhoods while maintaining excellent transit access. The location provides easy access to dining options, with 27 restaurants within walking distance and the nearest eatery just under 400 meters away.

The area balances residential living with practical amenities — grocery shopping is convenient with 7 stores within 2 miles, and coffee lovers will find their fix less than half a mile away. Eastern Park anchors the local recreation scene, with 10 parks total within a mile for outdoor activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes some highly-rated options in the district. This location works well for professionals who value transit accessibility, families seeking larger lots with urban amenities, and anyone who appreciates walkable dining while maintaining suburban space.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$403K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

1

Median Lot Size

0.35 ac

0.35 ac – 0.35 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Gorden Food Service
7 minbike
Creston Market
12 minbike
Family Fare
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Jets Pizza
6 minbike
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
7 minbike
McDonald's
6 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 6 min drive
Orchard House Books & Coffee
8 minbike
Starbucks
7 minbike
Bagel Beanery
9 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vitale's Sports Bar

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Seven Monks
6 minbike
Birch Lodge
6 minbike
Duke's
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 6 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
12 minbike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
12 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Eastern Park

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Highland Park
11 minbike
Mary Waters Park
9 minbike
Coit Park
7 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Eastern Park Playground

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
10 minbike
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minbike
Coit Park Playground
7 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

13 mindrive
Mid Lake
11 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
9 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

7 mindrive· 12 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
10 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

10 minbike· 24 min walk
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
16 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

7 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Communitea Wellness

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 4 min drive
REVfit
7 minbike
Fitness 19
7 minbike
The Loading Dock
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Emerald (EB)

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
8 minwalk
Leonard/Diamond (EB)
10 minwalk
Leonard/Penn (WB)
11 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
8 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

12 minbike· 30 min walk· 6 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
12 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Eastern Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.2 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026