East Fulton
Walkable with great nature access
Median $280K·Walkability 7.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
...and what makes this stretch work is how it threads between the worn brick of Heritage Hill and the energy of downtown without needing to choose sides. Fulton Street is the spine—the Farmer's Market anchors weekend mornings, coffee shops spill into the sidewalk, and you're walking distance from the whole downtown ecosystem of restaurants and galleries. The homes here lean into bones: 1910 classics with oak floors and original trim, Tudor details, Craftsman touches that show themselves in leaded glass and fireplaces. Recent renovations keep the character—concrete countertops in updated kitchens, Pella windows in older frames, heated garages tucked alongside backyards. There's a condo life too if you want stairs to disappear from your life, though the real pull is how the residential blocks feel genuinely integrated into the city rather than cordoned off. You're close enough to downtown's 200+ restaurants and the brewery scene to wander over, far enough that your block isn't noise—just the actual, lived-in texture of a place where people want to be on foot.
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 — 1.3 mi
- 85 parks within 1 mile
- Fulton Street Farmers Market: 4 min walk
- Belknap Lookout Trail: 5 min drive
$280K median
- 26 sales in last 12mo
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East Fulton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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26 homes sold in East Fulton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Fulton Street Farmers Market
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
85
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.3 mi
Family Fare Supermarket
Black Napkin
Mad cap coffee
Buffalo Traders Lounge
Fulton Street Farmers Market
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
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
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in East Fulton 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 Fulton home (around $280,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,144/mo | $57,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,690 |
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.
Who actually lends in East Fulton, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
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
~$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 East Fulton 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
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Dirty Plate Bistro
Restaurant
Little Africa Cuisine
Restaurant
Little Africa Ethiopian Cuisine
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Mad cap coffee
Café
Madcap Coffee Company
Café
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
William C. Abney Academy
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
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 East Fulton
- What do homes cost in East Fulton?
- The median home value in East Fulton is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Fulton housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in East Fulton right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Fulton?
- East Fulton is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is East Fulton walkable?
- East Fulton scores 7.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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