Gelock & Van Brees Add
Walkable near top schools
Median $245K·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.
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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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$245K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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
$1,661/mo
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Rodriguez Supermarket
+1 more
Dulce luna
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
The Iron Well
+1 more
Harrison Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Harrison Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
The Loading Dock
Leonard/Fremont (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$245K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
48
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
1250 sq ft – 0.14 ac
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,375 – $1,750 · estimated range
Crime in Gelock & Van Brees Add 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 →To buy a median-priced Gelock & Van Brees Add home (around $244,625) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,648 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,648/mo | $43,939 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,897/mo | $50,573 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,980/mo | $52,803 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Gelock & Van Brees Add 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
Harrison Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Dulce luna
Restaurant
Gringodogs kitchen
Restaurant
Onion Crock of Michigan
Restaurant
New Great Wall Buffet
Restaurant
Arnie's
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Stocking School
Harrison Park Academy
Villa Maria School
Turner School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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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 $244,625. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gelock & Van Brees Add housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Gelock & Van Brees Add right now. 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 Center for Economicology (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.