Jon Hazeltine
Local Expert
Eastown
Walkable with great nature access
9 homes for sale·Median $420K·Walkability 8.6/10·Schools 4.1/10
The Greenwich Village of Grand Rapids
Eastown takes up only 70 square blocks, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in character. This neighborhood is home to many local businesses and unique stores selling antiques and one-of-a-kind items.
Eastown's proximity to both Aquinas College and downtown Grand Rapids makes it popular with college students, which means plenty of great coffee shops and affordable dining — The Pita House, Mulligan's Pub, and Yesterdog among the favorites.
The resident population is incredibly diverse, but everyone has one thing in common: they care deeply about their neighborhood. With its distinctly bohemian feel, Eastown is a great place for buyers looking to avoid downtown crowdedness without sacrificing entertainment options and a thriving community.
About this area
The front porches tell the story here — wide, welcoming, and actually used by people who wave to neighbors walking their dogs to Wilcox Park. This is classic Eastown living, where Victorian foursquares and sturdy bungalows line tree-canopied streets just steps from everything you actually want to walk to. With 391 restaurants within a mile, you're more likely to debate between Yesterdog and The Pita House than whether you should cook tonight. The hardwood floors creak with character, the leaded glass windows catch morning light just right, and somewhere on every block, someone's restoring original oak trim with the kind of care that comes from genuinely loving where you live.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.2 mi
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Wilcox Park: 7 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 8 min walk
$420K median
- 34 sales in last 12mo
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Eastown
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
Guild Mortgage
Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218
Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI
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34 homes sold in Eastown this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wilcox Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.2 mi
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Frequently asked about Eastown
- What do homes cost in Eastown?
- The median home value in Eastown is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eastown housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Eastown right now, and 34 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Eastown?
- Eastown is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Eastown walkable?
- Eastown scores 8.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
