Van Leeuwens Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $178K·Walkability 8.0/10·Schools 4.1/10
Early morning here is when you notice the bones of the place—tree-lined streets and the brick Craftsman homes that line them, before the day fills in the rest. Van Leeuwens Add. sits right in Baxter, just steps from transit and close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're there in five and a half minutes, yet removed enough that the subdivision itself stays residential and scaled. The 6-acre platted area has tight lots—about 0.09 acres each—which keeps things compact, and homes run around $149K. What makes it work is proximity: groceries, coffee, and restaurants are all a three-minute walk, and Joe Taylor Park sits adjacent, so you're not choosing between green space and convenience. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and dining options number in the hundreds within a mile. It's the kind of tight, walkable setup where you can actually run errands on foot and mean it.
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
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 90 parks within 1 mile
- Joe Taylor Park: 2 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 9 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$178K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Van Leeuwens Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,208/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Joe Taylor Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
90
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Wealthy Market
Thai Table
+1 more
Squibb
Club Cruisers
Joe Taylor Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Diamond (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Van Leeuwens 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 →Recent Sale Price
$178K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
48
Median Lot Size
4051 sq ft
2531 sq ft – 0.19 ac
To buy a median-priced Van Leeuwens Add. home (around $178,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,192 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,192/mo | $31,797 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,373/mo | $36,602 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,433/mo | $38,213 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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 Van Leeuwens 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(9)
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☕ Coffee(12)
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🍺 Bars(16)
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🏫 Schools(29)
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Sigsbee School
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💪 Gyms(16)
Fitness Center
REVfit
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8th Day Gym
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
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Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
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Transit Stop
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Frequently asked about Van Leeuwens Add.
- What do homes cost in Van Leeuwens Add.?
- The median home value in Van Leeuwens Add. is about $178,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Van Leeuwens Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Van Leeuwens 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 Leeuwens Add.?
- Van Leeuwens Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Van Leeuwens Add. walkable?
- Van Leeuwens Add. scores 8.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.