East Paris Homesites Area
Walkable and connected
1 home for sale·Median $235K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
Midmorning light hits the condo units here just right, turning the quiet cul-de-sacs into something that actually looks intentional rather than merely convenient. This stretch of Kentwood clusters low-maintenance living—finished basements, updated kitchens, main-floor bedrooms, detached garages for the stuff that doesn't fit inside—around a straightforward formula: be close to everything without feeling crowded by it. The 28th Street corridor runs thick with restaurants and shops within steps, and a park sits less than a mile away if you need green space without a production. Transit stops are also walkable, which matters when Gerald R. Ford airport is ten minutes east and downtown Grand Rapids sits sixteen minutes west. Grocery stores and coffee spots scatter throughout the immediate area, so most errands don't require a plan. The Lighthouse Academy school district serves the area. It's the kind of place where you're buying the layout and the access—three hundred fifty-four restaurants in a mile radius, no two neighbors behind you, and the option to actually leave your driveway without thinking about it.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Monica's Gourmet Cookies: 1 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
$235K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- East Paris Homesites Area Trail: 11 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
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Median home price in East Paris Homesites Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,592/mo
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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
Trader Joe's
+1 more
Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits
+1 more
Schuil Coffee Company
+1 more
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
The Other Body Shop
29th/Lake Eastbrook (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in East Paris Homesites Area 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Paris Homesites Area home (around $234,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,560 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,560/mo | $41,593 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,796/mo | $47,886 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,875/mo | $49,991 |
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for East Paris Homesites Area 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)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Dave & Buster's
Restaurant
Rolls & Bowls Asian Cuisine
Restaurant
Amazing Myanmar Asian Cuisine
Restaurant
Brunch and Rice
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
Restaurant
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Our Savior Lutheran School
Alexander Hamilton School
School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about East Paris Homesites Area
- What do homes cost in East Paris Homesites Area?
- The median home value in East Paris Homesites Area is about $234,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Paris Homesites Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in East Paris Homesites Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Paris Homesites Area?
- East Paris Homesites Area is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is East Paris Homesites Area walkable?
- East Paris Homesites Area scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
