E. Ware'S Add.
Urban energy, solid value
Median $192K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 6.0/10
This slim 23-acre plot on the West Michigan map survives mostly because nobody's bothered to plow it under—which, honestly, is its entire appeal. Homes here run around $192K, and the lots average half an acre each, giving you enough breathing room without pretending you're rural. You're about 33 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you've chosen distance on purpose. Tri County Area Schools serves the area.
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
23,705 sq ft avg lots
- 19 homes
$192K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Salisbury Park: 9 min walk
- Sealey Lake: 11 min walk
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Median home price in E. Ware'S Add.
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$1,304/mo
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Fraternal Order of Eagles
Bernita Mae Cafe
Aiden's Place
Salisbury Park
Unnamed playground
Sealey Lake
+1 more
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Kent Theater
Est. Home Value
$192K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
0.18 ac – 1.4 ac
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Crime in E. Ware'S 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Nelson Township
Source: nelsontownship.org · unconfirmed
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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,363 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Nelson Township / Sand Lake water system (serviced); private well rural
Township assumed Village of Sand Lake water/sewer system; rural on private well.
Nelson Township / Sand Lake sewer system (serviced); septic rural
Township operates former Sand Lake sewer system; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNelson Township Fire Department (former Sand Lake FD)
Nelson Twp took over Sand Lake Fire Dept; 2 E Maple St, Sand Lake.
Services for Nelson · Source: nelsontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for E. Ware'S 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
Cuts Deli
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Phillips School
Big Whitefish School
Huggard School
Nelson Center School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about E. Ware'S Add.
- What do homes cost in E. Ware'S Add.?
- The median home value in E. Ware'S Add. is about $192,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve E. Ware'S Add.?
- E. Ware'S Add. is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is E. Ware'S Add. walkable?
- E. Ware'S Add. scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.