Van Anden Add.
Room to spread out, great value
Median $265K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.0/10
The first thing you notice pulling into Van Anden Add. is how close everything is—the nearest transit stop is practically at the curb, and downtown Grand Rapids sits just 7.7 minutes away by car. This 4-acre platted subdivision in Seeds of Promise keeps lots modest at around 0.70 acres each, the kind of footprint that makes sense when you're within steps of a bus line and walking distance to forty-eight restaurants and a grocery store. Homes here hover around $241K, and the neighborhood's real advantage isn't quiet—it's access: Garfield Park arrives in a six-minute walk, the nearest coffee shop sits less than a mile out, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is under twenty minutes if you need it. Hope Academy of West Michigan serves the area, and if you're into water, Butterworth Park Launch is just over two miles away for boat access.
Why people love it here
30,592 sq ft avg lots
- 28 homes
Very walkable
- Madison/Griggs (NB): 3 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$265K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Van Anden Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$265K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
28
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
3777 sq ft – 2.8 ac
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
+1 more
4 Brothers Chicken & Fish
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Metro Grand Rapids
+1 more
Garfield Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Madison/Griggs (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Hope Academy of West Michigan
Crime in Van Anden 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 Van Anden Add. home (around $265,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,763 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,763/mo | $47,002 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,029/mo | $54,114 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,118/mo | $56,493 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Van Anden 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
Garfield Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
4 Brothers Chicken & Fish
Restaurant
Load a Spud Potato Bar
Restaurant
La Vencedora
Restaurant
La Favorita Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
Jefferson School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Burton School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Van Anden Add.
- What do homes cost in Van Anden Add.?
- The median home value in Van Anden Add. is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Van Anden Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Van Anden 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 Van Anden Add.?
- Van Anden Add. is served by Hope Academy of West Michigan. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Van Anden Add. walkable?
- Van Anden Add. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.