Eastern Addition
Solid value in a growing area
Median $215K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 6.5/10
Biking or walking around this stretch, you hit a restaurant within a couple minutes—there are seventeen within a mile—and a coffee shop is just four blocks away, which makes weekend mornings feel less like a chore. Second Ward Park is practically next door if you need to shake off cabin fever, and there's a grocery store about a ten-minute walk, so you're not entirely car-dependent for the basics. Twin Lakes sits just over a mile out if you want to string together a longer ride or need a change of scenery on a Saturday afternoon. The neighborhood sits close enough to downtown Hastings that schools and shopping don't require a trek, yet far enough back that you get some breathing room—homes here tend toward older charm with updated bones, the kind with hardwood floors, updated kitchens, and fenced yards where there's actually room to think. Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly half an hour away if you're catching an early flight, which keeps the place accessible without the overhead of living too close to the tarmac.
Why people love it here
$215K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 6 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Second Ward Park: 6 min walk
- Hastings Riverwalk: 9 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Eastern Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,460/mo
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11 homes sold in Eastern Addition this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Second Ward Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Phil's Galley
+1 more
State Grounds Coffee House
Klosterman's Sports Tap
Second Ward Park
+1 more
Playground on E Vedder Rd
Carter Lake
Beach at Thornapple Lake
Hastings Dog Park
Hastings Riverwalk
The Other Body Shop
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Eastern Addition 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Eastern Addition home (around $215,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,430 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,430/mo | $38,134 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,646/mo | $43,904 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,719/mo | $45,834 |
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.
Solar potential
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,366 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Eastern Addition 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Phil's Galley
Restaurant
Mexican Connections
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
R&D Pizzeria
Restaurant
Richie's Koffee Shop
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
Central School
Hastings High School
School
Northeastern School
Hastings Center School
+15 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
Hastings Riverwalk
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Eastern Addition
- What do homes cost in Eastern Addition?
- The median home value in Eastern Addition is about $215,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eastern Addition housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Eastern Addition right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Eastern Addition?
- Eastern Addition is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Eastern Addition walkable?
- Eastern Addition scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.