Earles Sub.
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $251K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.7/10
Just five acres, Earles Sub. packs the kind of density that makes walking to dinner feel natural—175 restaurants within a mile, a transit stop practically on your doorstep, and downtown Grand Rapids just 5.5 minutes away by car. The sort of footprint that keeps you close to neighbors and closer still to Highland Park's 28-acre namesake park with its sledding hills and disc golf course. You're attending Grand Rapids Public Schools, with Mary Waters Park a six-minute walk and forty-some grocery stores within two miles. The coffee shop requires a fifteen-minute trek, which is the real tell: this isn't a walkable enclave so much as a compact residential grid where you drive for some things and walk for others, depending on mood and weather.
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Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Leonard/Union (EB): 2 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$251K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Earles Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,706/mo
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Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Mary Waters Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Leonard/Union (EB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$251K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.26 ac
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,300 – $1,650 · estimated range
Crime in Earles 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 Earles Sub. home (around $251,278) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,693 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,693/mo | $45,134 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,948/mo | $51,949 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,034/mo | $54,239 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Earles 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
Mary Waters Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Restaurant
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kendall School
School
Saint Alphonsus School
Kent Hills School
Eastern School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Earles Sub.
- What do homes cost in Earles Sub.?
- The median home value in Earles Sub. is about $251,278. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Earles Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Earles 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 Earles Sub.?
- Earles Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Earles Sub. walkable?
- Earles Sub. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.