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Glass and Koster Addition

Strong schools draw families here

Median $285K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 4.3/10

🌳Top 11% park access
🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

Within Highland Park, a dense residential pocket where Grand Avenue and Hopson Street once cut through, this three-acre subdivision sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're five minutes from the heart of things—yet far enough back that the streets stay quiet. The lots run small, around a fifth of an acre each, which means neighbors aren't distant; they're just there, naturally. Homes median around $285K, attracting the kind of people who want walkable access without pretense: a nine-minute walk lands you at a restaurant, eleven to coffee, three to transit. Eastern Park is practically on your block, and thirteen parks sit within a mile—sledding hills and splash pads included if you venture toward the park that gives the neighborhood its name. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The Gerald R. Ford Airport is twenty minutes away, downtown's downtown five. It's the kind of place where you can actually reach things without a production.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
80

Center for Economicology

  • Middle — 1.1 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$285K median

  • Assessor estimate
🚶Walkability
52

Walkable for daily errands

  • College/Shirley (SB): 6 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
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Average schools

Based on 28 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.8 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.7 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
2East Leonard ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 167 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi

Est. Home Value

$285K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

1

Median Lot Size

0.20 ac

0.20 ac – 0.20 ac

Walkability

5.2

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

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Frequently asked about Glass and Koster Addition

What do homes cost in Glass and Koster Addition?
The median home value in Glass and Koster Addition is about $285,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Glass and Koster Addition?
Glass and Koster Addition is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
Is Glass and Koster Addition walkable?
Glass and Koster Addition scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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