Van Elst Plat No.1
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.9/10
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. You're about 12 and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means commuting doesn't eat your life.
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Why people love it here
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
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
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Johnny's Cafe
+1 more
O’Briens Deli & Burgers
+1 more
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/East Beltline (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Van Elst Plat No.1 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 →Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,250 – $1,775 · wider-area estimate
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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 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 Elst Plat No.1 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)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Big E's Sports Grill Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Van Elst Plat No.1
- What schools serve Van Elst Plat No.1?
- Van Elst Plat No.1 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (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.