Eastern Heights
Solid value in a growing area
Median $313K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 5.1/10
You can move through Eastern Heights on foot or by car with equal ease—a 74-acre subdivision where the nearest transit stop is literally steps away, Burgis Park is a three-minute walk, and you've got four parks within a mile to choose from. Homes run around $288K, which buys you access to plenty: a dozen restaurants and a grocery within a short walk, another 66 dining options and 60 grocers within a mile or two, and downtown Grand Rapids just 13 minutes away by car. The subdivision feeds into Kentwood Public Schools, and the whole area sits within the larger Summer Woods Area. It's the kind of place where you're not trading proximity for space—you get both, minus the pretense.
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Why people love it here
$313K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Eastern Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,121/mo
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6 homes sold in Eastern Heights this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$313K
6 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,325 – $1,700 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Afghan Halal Supermarket
+1 more
Lia's Pizza
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
The Pump House
+1 more
Burgis Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
East-West Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Eastern/Edsel (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Eastern Heights 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 Eastern Heights home (around $312,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,105 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,105/mo | $56,131 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,423/mo | $64,606 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,530/mo | $67,454 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Eastern Heights 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
Burgis Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Lia's Pizza
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Arby's
Restaurant
Donkey Commissary Catering
Restaurant
Quick Time Burritos & Tacos
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Despecho Sports Bar
Bar
The Pump House
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
Kelloggsville School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Eastern Heights
- What do homes cost in Eastern Heights?
- The median home value in Eastern Heights is about $312,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eastern Heights housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Eastern Heights right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Eastern Heights?
- Eastern Heights is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Eastern Heights walkable?
- Eastern Heights scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.