Subdivision

Calkins Sub.

Walkable near top schools

Median $341K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.0/10

🌳Top 5% park access
🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

You'll know you've arrived the moment the red brick pavement catches your eye—Calkins Sub. sits right in the heart of East Hills, where century-old brick homes line streets that feel both established and actively alive. This 4-acre platted subdivision is small and walkable, with lot sizes averaging just 0.14 acres, which means you're living close to the action, not removed from it. Coffee shops and restaurants are literally steps away, and Cherry Hill Green sits adjacent, offering green space without leaving the neighborhood. Homes here run around $341K, and you're just 4 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which makes the urban-suburban balance feel effortless rather than compromised. The real draw, though, is what surrounds you: 397 restaurants within a mile, 24 parks nearby, and a transit stop within walking distance, so you can ditch the car without feeling stranded—all while living in a subdivision that still feels like an actual neighborhood, not a development.

Why people love it here

Walkability

7.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.4
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 2.6 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$341K median

  • Assessor estimate
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 120 parks within 1 mile
  • Cherry Hill Green: 2 min walk
  • Cherry Park: 5 min walk
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Median home price in Calkins Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

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4.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 5.5 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi
4Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 296 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.2 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 2.4 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.5 mi

Est. Home Value

$341K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

2648 sq ft – 0.24 ac

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Frequently asked about Calkins Sub.

What do homes cost in Calkins Sub.?
The median home value in Calkins Sub. is about $340,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Calkins Sub.?
Calkins Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Calkins Sub. walkable?
Calkins Sub. scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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