Eastmont Gardens Area
Great schools with outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $536K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.3/10
The daily rhythm here centers on quick access rather than constant driving—a grocery run is a 7-minute walk, coffee is 15 minutes on foot, and there's a restaurant within 3 minutes, with nearly 100 options scattered across the mile surrounding you. New construction dominates the landscape, from Graystone Homes developments on half-acre lots with woodland views to meticulously maintained ranches and two-stories in quieter cul-de-sacs, most anchored by Forest Hills Public Schools. The area sits within Kentwood, where sidewalks actually connect to the Forest Hills Trail System and Northeast Park—a real bonus in a suburb that otherwise leans on the car. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 13 minutes away when you need it; Gerald R. Ford airport is even closer at under 12 minutes. What keeps people here isn't some invented mystique—it's the straightforward appeal of new homes on decent lots, schools that matter, and enough local restaurants and shops that you're not perpetually in your car.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 2.0 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Northeast Park: 9 min bike
- Forest Hills Park: 10 min bike
$536K median
- 24 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Eastmont Gardens Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,639/mo
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24 homes sold in Eastmont Gardens Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
2.0 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Northeast Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Eastmont Gardens Area 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Eastmont Gardens Area home (around $536,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,565 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,565/mo | $95,069 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,105/mo | $109,454 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,285/mo | $114,264 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$146K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$270K
Per listing
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 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 Eastmont Gardens Area 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(15)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
School
Collins School
Knapp School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Eastmont Gardens Area
- What do homes cost in Eastmont Gardens Area?
- The median home value in Eastmont Gardens Area is about $536,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eastmont Gardens Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Eastmont Gardens Area right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Eastmont Gardens Area?
- Eastmont Gardens Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Eastmont Gardens Area walkable?
- Eastmont Gardens Area scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
