Glass and Koster Addition
Strong schools draw families here
Median $285K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 4.3/10
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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$285K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- College/Shirley (SB): 6 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Glass and Koster Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,937/mo
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Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$285K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
1
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.20 ac – 0.20 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Bagel Beanery
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Eastern Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
College/Shirley (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in Glass and Koster Addition 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 →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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Glass and Koster Addition 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
Eastern Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Kendall School
School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Canal Street Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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.