Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $145K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.8/10
What strikes you first about this stretch is how close everything lands—a restaurant within a few minutes' walk, downtown Grand Rapids just over eight minutes by car, transit within four minutes on foot. The neighborhood itself centers on modest early-1900s homes with hardwood floors and original trim, many with character details like enclosed front porches and coved ceilings that invite small, deliberate updates rather than gut jobs. Lots run tight at about 0.14 acres each, which means less yard maintenance and more proximity to what matters: four parks within a mile, 36 restaurants within a mile, and a genuine neighborhood pulse along nearby Plainfield Avenue.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$145K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Jonny cakes: 6 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$984/mo
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Based on 19 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$145K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
4134 sq ft – 0.27 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Burger King
+1 more
Sparrows Coffee
+1 more
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
+1 more
Aberdeen Park
+1 more
Aberdeen Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Plainfield/Eleanor (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Joldersma & Van Zoeren 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 Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add. home (around $145,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $26k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $964 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $964/mo | $25,718 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,110/mo | $29,610 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,159/mo | $30,911 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 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 Joldersma & Van Zoeren 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
Aberdeen Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
U Save Mart
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Fast Food
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Tap
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Palmer School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 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
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add.
- What do homes cost in Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add.?
- The median home value in Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add. is about $145,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Joldersma & Van Zoeren 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 Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add.?
- Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add. walkable?
- Joldersma & Van Zoeren Add. scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.