East 28th
Walkable and connected
Median $314K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 3.6/10
If you've shopped the residential stretches in Grand Rapids, you'll notice this commercial corridor along the east side has the kind of low-key density that doesn't announce itself—brick bungalows and older single-story homes anchor the blocks, their wide lots and mature trees creating actual breathing room in a neighborhood that could've gone denser. The businesses here run lean: coworking spaces, service shops, and small operations tucked into converted storefronts rather than glossy chains, which means you're a few minutes' drive from the art and food pulse downtown but still in a genuinely residential frame. Condo developments scattered through the area—some new, most established—cater to people who want the location without the constant remodeling project, and the sidewalks are there if you want them, though no one's going to shame you for driving. It's the kind of place that works because it doesn't try too hard.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Kalamazoo/Meijer - 28th St (NB): 3 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$314K median
- 54 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- MacKay-Jaycee Park: 14 min walk
- Underground Trail (MTB): 11 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East 28th
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,128/mo
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54 homes sold in East 28th this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Subway
Smart Choice Living
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
MacKay-Jaycee Park
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Whiskey Pond
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Meijer - 28th St (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in East 28th 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East 28th home (around $313,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,113 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,113/mo | $56,355 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,432/mo | $64,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,540/mo | $67,723 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$408K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$204K
Median
Who actually lends in East 28th, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 East 28th 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
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🍕 Restaurants(10)
Subway
Restaurant
Grand Indian Cuisine | Best Indian Restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI
Restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant
Bww Gr1
Restaurant
Madras Indian Grill
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(13)
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🍺 Bars(12)
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🏫 Schools(26)
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
School
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💪 Gyms(10)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(7)
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⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(13)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(9)
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⚡ EV Charging(5)
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Frequently asked about East 28th
- What do homes cost in East 28th?
- The median home value in East 28th is about $313,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East 28th housing market?
- there are 16 homes for sale in East 28th right now, and 54 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East 28th?
- East 28th is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is East 28th walkable?
- East 28th scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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