W.J. Boss Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $266K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.8/10
W.J. Boss Estates spreads across 8 acres of platted lots in the Herman Plat Area, where you get genuine proximity to amenities without the downtown density—downtown Grand Rapids sits just 8.6 minutes away by car, yet the subdivision keeps its own breathing room. Lots average 0.22 acres, modest enough that homes here run around $266K, and a coffee shop sits four minutes on foot while Lions Park beckons from a five-minute walk. The location stacks practical wins: 54 restaurants and 36 grocery stores within a mile or two, a transit stop at your doorstep, and Gerald R. Ford airport accessible in 19 minutes. Vestaburg Community Schools serve the area, grounding families and commuters alike in a subdivision that's genuinely small-scale but never isolated—you're anchored to real services and real escape routes without the sprawl that defines so much of West Michigan.
Why people love it here
$266K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Clyde Park/Marcia (NB): 4 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Lions Park: 7 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min bike
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Median home price in W.J. Boss Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,808/mo
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Est. Home Value
$266K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
31
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.20 ac – 0.35 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lions Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about W.J. Boss Estates
- What do homes cost in W.J. Boss Estates?
- The median home value in W.J. Boss Estates is about $266,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve W.J. Boss Estates?
- W.J. Boss Estates is served by Vestaburg Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is W.J. Boss Estates walkable?
- W.J. Boss Estates scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.