Eastlake Esates
Easy outdoor access
Median $498K·Walkability 3.6/10
Heading north on Cascade Road, you'll spot the entry to Eastlake Estates tucked into a 31-acre parcel where Leffingwell-Twin Lakes meets the Beltline corridor. Lots here average about half an acre—enough breathing room without feeling isolated—and homes run around $602K. Reeds Lake is 1.8 miles away, and a handful of restaurants cluster within walking distance, so you're not entirely dependent on the highway for dinner. Downtown Grand Rapids is a 10-minute drive, and Gerald R. Ford Airport about 18 minutes, which matters if you travel regularly. The subdivision falls within Forest Hills Public Schools. What you're really buying into is a platted neighborhood with decent lot sizes in a part of town that's equal parts convenient and ordinary—close enough to the Beltline's shopping and dining to avoid feeling remote, but not so close that the commercial sprawl drowns out the residential feel.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.8 mi
- Grand Rapids Township Park: 4 min drive
- Church Lake: 4 min drive
$498K median
- 2 recent sales
21,192 sq ft avg lots
- 16 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Eastlake Esates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,377/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Community Association Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$498K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.46 ac
0.31 ac – 0.92 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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James & Shirley Balk Café
+1 more
Rocky's Coffee House
+1 more
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Grand Rapids Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Church Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Crahen Valley Township Park Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Leffingwell/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
+1 more
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in Eastlake Esates 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 Eastlake Esates home (around $497,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,309 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,309/mo | $88,240 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,810/mo | $101,592 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,977/mo | $106,057 |
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
Eastlake Estates Homeowners Association
Source: eastlakeestates.hmchoa.com · 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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
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 Eastlake Esates 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Fugi Yama
Restaurant
Fuji Yama Asian Bistro
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Bar
Oscars
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Forest Hills Northern
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Lincoln School
Kent Intermediate School District
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Cascade Community Association Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
Crahen Valley Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Eastlake Esates
- What do homes cost in Eastlake Esates?
- The median home value in Eastlake Esates is about $497,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eastlake Esates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Eastlake Esates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Eastlake Esates?
- Eastlake Esates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Eastlake Esates walkable?
- Eastlake Esates scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.