Langerak & Vandongen Add.
Urban energy, solid value
Median $238K·Walkability 8.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
You're looking at a tight 2-acre subdivision where the lot sizes hover around a quarter-acre—tight but walkable, and that's intentional. The neighborhood sits directly on Creston, where Plainfield Avenue's restaurant and retail corridor keeps things lively; groceries, coffee, and dining are all steps away, and the nearest transit stop is equally close. Eastern Park is a 14-minute walk, and there are three parks within a mile, so green space isn't hard to find. Downtown Grand Rapids is just over 7 minutes by car, while Gerald R. Ford airport runs about 20 minutes—convenient without feeling like you're living on a flight path. The area's got 96 restaurants within a mile and 24 grocery stores within two, so you're not stranded for choices.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$238K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Eastern Park: 8 min bike
- Ball Perkins Park: 4 min drive
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Median home price in Langerak & Vandongen Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,612/mo
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Jet's Pizza
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Biggby Coffee
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Eastern Park
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West Lake
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Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
Hillcrest Dog Park
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Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Leonard (SB)
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Walgreens
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Median Sale Price
$238K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.16 ac – 0.17 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Eastern Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Wellspring Preparatory High School
Crime in Langerak & Vandongen 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 Langerak & Vandongen Add. home (around $237,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,580 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,580/mo | $42,125 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,819/mo | $48,499 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,899/mo | $50,630 |
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 ~6,334 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.
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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 Langerak & Vandongen 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
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🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jets Pizza
Restaurant
Cousins Tasty Chicken
Restaurant
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
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🍺 Bars(14)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Kent Hills School
Eastern School
Plymouth Christan School
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💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(8)
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⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(12)
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👶 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(13)
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⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Langerak & Vandongen Add.
- What do homes cost in Langerak & Vandongen Add.?
- The median home value in Langerak & Vandongen Add. is about $237,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Langerak & Vandongen Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Langerak & Vandongen Add. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Langerak & Vandongen Add.?
- Langerak & Vandongen Add. is served by Wellspring Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Langerak & Vandongen Add. walkable?
- Langerak & Vandongen Add. scores 8.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.