Eastgate
Surrounded by nature
Median $425K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.1/10
Early evening, when the brick ranch homes along the tree-lined streets catch the last light and the neighborhood settles into that sweet spot between work and dinner—that's when this part of Grand Rapids shows itself best. The architecture here spans decades: original farmhouses sitting alongside sturdy midcentury ranches with classic brick facades, then newer contemporary builds filling in the gaps. You'll find Andrea's Pizza, a 40-year anchor, drawing locals to its tables, and Mulick Park on the west side offers nearly 10 acres with tennis courts and sledding hills for actual year-round use. The neighborhood association keeps two community gardens running and hosts summer pig roasts and dumpster days—the kind of organized effort that doesn't happen by accident. Sidewalks thread through residential blocks, and you're about 2 miles from East Grand Rapids and roughly 5 miles from downtown, close enough to reach either without feeling the constant pull of traffic. It's a place where people actually know the blocks they walk, where the bones of the neighborhood—the churches, the long-standing businesses that cycled into new purposes—matter because they're still there.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.1 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Mulick Park: 10 min walk
- Hall Street trail: 7 min bike
$425K median
- 29 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids: 4 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
Explore Eastgate
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Median home price in Eastgate
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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29 homes sold in Eastgate this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Mulick Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.1 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
Starbucks Coffee Company
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Mulick Park
Unnamed playground
Reeds Lake
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
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Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Boston/Chamberlain (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 20 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Eastgate 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Eastgate home (around $425,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,827 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,827/mo | $75,381 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,255/mo | $86,787 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,398/mo | $90,601 |
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.
Who actually lends in Eastgate, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Eastgate 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
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
Grand Lakes
Restaurant
Blimpie
Restaurant
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Eastgate
- What do homes cost in Eastgate?
- The median home value in Eastgate is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eastgate housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Eastgate right now, and 29 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Eastgate?
- Eastgate is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Eastgate walkable?
- Eastgate scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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