Subdivision

G. Van Ess Sub.

Strong schools draw families here

Median $403K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.5/10

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

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

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 1.0 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • Balls Dogs: 5 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$403K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Median home price in G. Van Ess Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

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4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 27 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.2 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.9 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
2East Leonard ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 167 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
8.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Est. Home Value

$403K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

1

Median Lot Size

0.35 ac

0.35 ac – 0.35 ac

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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 City MiddleHigh (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.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026