Jon Hazeltine
Local Expert
Eastown
Discover what makes Eastown unique — shops, streets, and community character.
4 homes for sale·Median $410K·Walk Score 8.6/10·Schools 4.8/10
“Walkable with great nature access”
36 homes sold in Eastown this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNear the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- Wilcox Park: 7 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 8 min walk
Walker's paradise
- Lake/Post Office (WB): 0 min walk
- 31 places within a 10 min walk
$410K median
- 36 sales in last 12mo
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.
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Median home price in Eastown
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,780/mo
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Your Budget in Eastown
Median home price: $409,500
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36 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wilcox Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
12
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Family Fare Supermarket
Quarantino's
+1 more
That Early Bird
Billy's Lounge
+1 more
Fulton Street Farmers Market
Wilcox Park
+1 more
Sigsbee Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Indian Trails Golf Course
+1 more
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lake/Post Office (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
36 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
