E.P. Fullers Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $260K·Walkability 7.8/10·Schools 4.0/10
Sunrise over the brick streets here hits different—the red pavement glows, and you can already smell coffee and fresh bread drifting from the storefronts practically on your doorstep. This 11-acre subdivision sits right in the heart of East Hills, where the late 1800s architecture meets a restaurant scene that spans 349 places within a mile, from casual taquerias to the kind of dinner spots where you actually want to linger. Congress Park is a three-minute walk away, and between the 16 parks within a mile and a transit stop steps from your door, you're not exactly stranded without a car—though downtown Grand Rapids is only 4.4 minutes away if you need it. Homes here run around $249K, and you're part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. The walkability score sits at 7.8, which means errands are doable and dining is genuinely walkable, so the real pull here isn't distance—it's that the neighborhood itself does the living for you.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — within walking distance
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$260K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 80 parks within 1 mile
- Congress Park: 4 min walk
- Hosken Park: 4 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in E.P. Fullers Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,765/mo
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Family Fare Supermarket
Black Napkin
+1 more
Madcap Coffee Company
+1 more
Hard Times
+1 more
Congress Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fulton/Diamond (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$260K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
3568 sq ft
1938 sq ft – 0.17 ac
Crime in E.P. Fullers Sub. 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 →To buy a median-priced E.P. Fullers Sub. home (around $259,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,729 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,729/mo | $46,107 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,991/mo | $53,083 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,078/mo | $55,416 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
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 E.P. Fullers Sub. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Congress Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Little Africa Cuisine
Restaurant
Little Africa Ethiopian Cuisine
Restaurant
Dirty Plate Bistro
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
William C. Abney Academy
Hillcrest School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about E.P. Fullers Sub.
- What do homes cost in E.P. Fullers Sub.?
- The median home value in E.P. Fullers Sub. is about $259,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E.P. Fullers Sub. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in E.P. Fullers Sub. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E.P. Fullers Sub.?
- E.P. Fullers Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is E.P. Fullers Sub. walkable?
- E.P. Fullers Sub. scores 7.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.