East Paris Villas
Solid value in a growing area
Median $235K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
Most people expect condos to mean cramped living in a dense corridor, but East Paris Villas flips that script—you get a private condo on a quiet cul-de-sac with actual yard space, the kind of setup where you're not hearing your neighbor's TV through the walls. The real draw is the location: you're sitting between 28th Street shopping and major highways, so groceries are a three-minute walk away and restaurants number in the hundreds within a mile radius. The HOA takes care of lawn maintenance, snow removal, and the basic utilities, which means you're not spending weekends on upkeep. Homes here run around $226K, and they move fast—this is the kind of place where a solid ranch with two or three bedrooms, a finished basement, and an attached garage appeals to first-time buyers and anyone tired of wrestling with a property. Calvin University is five minutes away, downtown Grand Rapids sits about 17 minutes out, and if you need to catch a flight, Gerald R. Ford Airport is right there at 10 minutes. There's a dog park a short walk away, and the whole development sits in the East Paris Homesites Area, where you're genuinely close enough to walk to daily errands but far enough removed from the noise that you can actually relax at home.
Why people love it here
$235K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- East Paris/Riviera (SB): 4 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min bike
- East Paris Homesites Area Trail: 9 min bike
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Median home price in East Paris Villas
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
Super Green Market
+1 more
Burger King
+1 more
Crepe N Dip Kentwood Mi
+1 more
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
The Other Body Shop
East Paris/Riviera (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: PrepNet Virtual Academy
Crime in East Paris Villas 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 Paris Villas 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.
Homeowners Association
East Paris Villas Condominiums
Managed by Realico Inc.
Source: grar · 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
~$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 Villas 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(8)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant
Red Lobster
Restaurant
Denny's
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
Restaurant
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Alexander Hamilton School
Our Savior Lutheran School
School
School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
+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(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about East Paris Villas
- What do homes cost in East Paris Villas?
- The median home value in East Paris Villas is about $234,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Paris Villas housing market?
- no homes are listed in East Paris Villas 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 Villas?
- East Paris Villas is served by PrepNet Virtual Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is East Paris Villas walkable?
- East Paris Villas scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.