Subdivision

Gelock & Van Brees Add

Walkable near top schools

Median $258K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.5/10

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan

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

7.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.8
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
2.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 1.7 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$258K median

  • 1 recent sale
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 30 parks within 1 mile
  • Harrison Park Trail: 11 min walk
  • Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
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Average schools

Based on 30 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.3 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 2.8 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 2.1 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 2.1 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi

Recent Sale Price

$258K

1 recent sale

Parcels / Units

48

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

1250 sq ft – 0.14 ac

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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.

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