Deans Acre
Walkable with great nature access
Median $425K·Walkability 8.4/10·Schools 4.8/10
The lots here are tiny—a tenth of an acre each—which means you're living shoulder-to-shoulder with neighbors in a way that only works when the neighborhood itself is doing something interesting. Deans Acre sits in Eastown, where a two-minute walk lands you at a coffee shop or restaurant, and the dining scene alone has nearly 300 spots within a mile. Downtown Grand Rapids is seven minutes away by car, and you've got transit access right at your doorstep. Homes run around $425K, and the walkability score here is genuinely high—8.4 out of 10—because everything from errands to dining to getting around is either on foot or a quick trip. Wilcox Park is a three-minute walk if you need green space, and William C. Abney Academy serves the area. It's not a place to buy land; it's a place to buy proximity to everything.
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 — 1.4 mi
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Wilcox Park: 4 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 12 min walk
$425K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Deans Acre
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,882/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wilcox Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Est. Home Value
$425K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
3833 sq ft – 0.16 ac
Frequently asked about Deans Acre
- What do homes cost in Deans Acre?
- The median home value in Deans Acre is about $424,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Deans Acre?
- Deans Acre is served by William C. Abney Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Deans Acre walkable?
- Deans Acre scores 8.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.