East End Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $516K·Walkability 7.7/10·Schools 4.3/10
What surprises most people about East End Add. is how much neighborhood feels packed into 18 acres—lots here average just 0.11 acres, which means homes sit close enough to hear conversation from your porch, but the surrounding blocks more than make up for it. You're steps from a coffee shop, a two-minute walk to restaurants, and Wilcox Park sits right adjacent with a playground, splash pad, and courts. Grocery stores are a five-minute walk, and the dining scene within a mile is almost absurd: 337 restaurants, from Yesterdog (the legendary late-night spot that opened in 1976) to the breakfast counter at Wolfgang's, housed in one of the neighborhood's old trolley barns. Downtown Grand Rapids is six minutes away by car, but you don't need a car much—transit is a two-minute walk, and Eastown itself has over 130 local businesses concentrated in these walkable blocks. Homes here run around $521K, and the best detail lands last: you get genuine urban density without feeling hemmed in, because what you're really buying into is access to everything else.
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
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.5 mi
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Wilcox Park: 0 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 13 min walk
$516K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East End Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,503/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wilcox Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.5 mi
Family Fare Supermarket
Terra
+1 more
Fruition Açai & Juice Bar
Pursuit of Happiness Co.
+1 more
Wilcox Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lake/Atlas (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$516K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
3589 sq ft – 0.24 ac
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: William C. Abney Academy
Crime in East End 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 →To buy a median-priced East End Add. home (around $516,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $92k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,432 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,432/mo | $91,522 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,951/mo | $105,370 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,125/mo | $110,001 |
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 End 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Nellie's Corner
Restaurant
Faculty Staff DINING Room Wege
Restaurant
Terra
Restaurant
Matchbox Diner & Drinks
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Pursuit of Happiness Co.
Bar
Billy's Lounge
Bar
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
William C. Abney Academy
Sigsbee School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Hillcrest School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
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)
Frequently asked about East End Add.
- What do homes cost in East End Add.?
- The median home value in East End Add. is about $516,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East End Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in East End Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East End Add.?
- East End Add. is served by William C. Abney Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is East End Add. walkable?
- East End Add. scores 7.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.