Gortsema Add. No.1 — satellite view
Subdivision4.2 acres

Gortsema Add. No.1

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 15% park access
💰Home Values

$358K median

🎓Schools
41

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 44 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek: 10 min bike
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 1 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area offers a unique blend of suburban privacy and urban convenience in Kent County. With generous quarter-acre lots providing plenty of space for families, the neighborhood maintains a residential feel while keeping essential amenities close at hand. Residents enjoy easy access to dining and shopping, with several restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery stores nearby. The proximity to Plaster Creek and ten parks within a mile provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and family activities.

The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some exceptional nearby options available. While walkability for daily errands is limited, the spacious lots and quiet residential character more than compensate. With just over half of homes owner-occupied, the community maintains stability while offering opportunities for both homeowners and renters. This location works particularly well for families seeking larger lots and outdoor space while maintaining reasonable access to Grand Rapids' amenities and employment centers.

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At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$358K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

11

Median Lot Size

0.25 ac

0.19 ac – 0.41 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 44 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Brookside ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 280 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

26.9%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Plaster Creek

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

3.0 mi

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026