Van Der Leest Add.
Easy outdoor access
Median $178K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.9/10
Van Der Leest Add. sits in the southern reaches of Roosevelt Park, eight acres of tightly platted lots where homes run around $166K and restaurants start practically at your front door—sixty of them within a mile, many run by longtime owners on nearby Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. Downtown Grand Rapids is five minutes away by car, but you'll find what you need closer: a grocery store a mile out, a coffee shop under a mile, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area. Roosevelt Park itself is a three-minute walk, one of eight parks within a mile that give the neighborhood room to breathe despite the compact lot sizes—average just over a tenth of an acre. Transit stops are steps from most addresses here, and if you've got a boat, Butterworth Park Launch sits less than a mile away on the Thornapple River.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Roosevelt Park: 6 min walk
- Caulfield Park: 8 min walk
$178K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Cesar Chavez/Stolpe (SB): 2 min walk
- 22 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Van Der Leest Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,208/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Roosevelt Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$178K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
48
Median Lot Size
4012 sq ft
3820 sq ft – 0.26 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Rodriguez Supermarket
+1 more
Tamales Mary Food Truck
+1 more
MudPenny
+1 more
My Place Bar
+1 more
Roosevelt Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
+1 more
Caulfield Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Cesar Chavez/Stolpe (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Van Der Leest 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 Der Leest Add. home (around $178,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,184 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,184/mo | $31,571 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,363/mo | $36,349 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,423/mo | $37,946 |
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,348 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 Van Der Leest 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(30)
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Mexico - Clyde Park
Grocery Store
National Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Restaurant
Tamales Mary Food Truck
Restaurant
Tienda Guatemala Y Restaurant
Restaurant
Rincón Criollo Restaurant
Restaurant
La Barka Revolution Culinary
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
César E. Chávez Elementary School
School
Holy Name School
Franklin School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Van Der Leest Add.
- What do homes cost in Van Der Leest Add.?
- The median home value in Van Der Leest Add. is about $178,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Van Der Leest Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Van Der Leest 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 Der Leest Add.?
- Van Der Leest Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Van Der Leest Add. walkable?
- Van Der Leest Add. scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.