East-Mont
Strong schools draw families here
Median $388K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 8.6/10
East-Mont is a 52-acre subdivision where you're never far from what you need—grocery stores and restaurants are literally steps away, and there are 18 dining spots within a mile if you're feeling adventurous. Homes here run around $345K, and the lots average about a third of an acre, giving you a real sense of land without sprawl. It's part of the McAlear Plat Area, served by Forest Hills Public Schools, and you're sitting just under 13 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly the same drive to Gerald R. Ford Airport. Forest Hills Park is a quick walk away when you need green space. The real setup here is the convenience—you've got 12 grocery stores within two miles and everything else tucked close enough that you're not burning gas for a cup of coffee, which happens to be about two miles out if you're after your usual spot.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$388K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Starbucks Coffee Company: 6 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East-Mont
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,631/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$388K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
112
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.17 ac – 0.59 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Poke Toki Cascade
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Echo Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in East-Mont 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-Mont home (around $387,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,577 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,577/mo | $68,730 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,967/mo | $79,130 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,098/mo | $82,607 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for East-Mont 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
Forest Hills Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Martin School
Collins School
School
Knapp School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about East-Mont
- What do homes cost in East-Mont?
- The median home value in East-Mont is about $387,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East-Mont housing market?
- no homes are listed in East-Mont 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-Mont?
- East-Mont is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is East-Mont walkable?
- East-Mont scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.