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Van Elst Plat No.1

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $351K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.9/10

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️34 mito Lake Michigan

Early evening light hits these three acres just right, when the tree canopy softens and the neighborhood feels settled. Van Elst Plat No.1 sits in Lake Eastbrook, a residential area that's seen real infrastructure investment in recent years—fresh road work, new water mains, and modern street lighting that make the whole place feel tended to. Homes here run around $351K, and you're about 12 and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means commuting doesn't eat your life.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • Whiskey Pond: 13 min walk
  • Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve: 15 min walk
💰Home Values

$351K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Van Elst Plat No.1

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Average schools

Based on 8 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 5.5 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 5.5 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 9.2 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 6.4 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 4.5 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 4.4 mi
4Mulick Park Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 244 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 2.4 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 2.5 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.4 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

1.4 mi

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Frequently asked about Van Elst Plat No.1

What do homes cost in Van Elst Plat No.1?
The median home value in Van Elst Plat No.1 is about $351,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Van Elst Plat No.1 housing market?
no homes are listed in Van Elst Plat No.1 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 Elst Plat No.1?
Van Elst Plat No.1 is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Van Elst Plat No.1 walkable?
Van Elst Plat No.1 scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026