East Meadows Plat
Surrounded by nature
Median $360K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 4.1/10
You've got a four-acre plat with modest lots—think 0.23 acres, room enough for a real yard but you're not buying land by the acre. Homes here run around $374K, and you're sitting right in Eastgate, where tree-lined streets and midcentury ranch homes define the whole block. Downtown Grand Rapids is a straight shot down the road, about 12 minutes by car, and the airport's 18 minutes out if you need it. Cambridge Park is a quick walk away, and there are three parks within a mile if you want to kick around without loading up the car.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.2 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Hall Street trail: 13 min walk
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 5 min bike
$360K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East Meadows Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,443/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cambridge Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$360K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.17 ac – 0.31 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Cambridge Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Boston/Laurel (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 21 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in East Meadows Plat 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 Meadows Plat home (around $359,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,835 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,756/mo | $73,493 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,877/mo | $76,723 |
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
~$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 Meadows Plat 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(13)
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
Blimpie
Restaurant
Grand Lakes
Restaurant
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(14)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(27)
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
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💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(13)
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⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about East Meadows Plat
- What do homes cost in East Meadows Plat?
- The median home value in East Meadows Plat is about $359,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve East Meadows Plat?
- East Meadows Plat is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is East Meadows Plat walkable?
- East Meadows Plat scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.