Gelock & Van Brees Add
Walkable near top schools
Median $258K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.5/10
Out here, what looks like a modest grid of streets tucked into the northwest side of the city turns out to be surrounded by everything—restaurants within a block or two, a grocery store a three-minute walk away, transit stops practically at your door. The 13-acre subdivision sits deep in West Grand, where the bones of early 1900s furniture-industry neighborhoods still hold steady, and the lots are tight enough that neighbors aren't distant abstractions. Harrison Park lies just nine minutes on foot, with six parks scattered within a mile, so green space isn't something you have to drive for. Downtown is six and a half minutes away by car, close enough that the morning commute feels less like a commitment and more like a fact of life. The real quiet detail: with 132 restaurants within a mile and walkability that actually reflects real proximity to errands and transit, this isn't a place where you're perpetually choosing between convenience and isolation.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$258K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Harrison Park Trail: 11 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Gelock & Van Brees Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,748/mo

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Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$258K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
48
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
1250 sq ft – 0.14 ac
Frequently asked about Gelock & Van Brees Add
- What do homes cost in Gelock & Van Brees Add?
- The median home value in Gelock & Van Brees Add is about $257,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gelock & Van Brees Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Gelock & Van Brees 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 Gelock & Van Brees Add?
- Gelock & Van Brees Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Gelock & Van Brees Add walkable?
- Gelock & Van Brees Add scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.