Jon Hazeltine
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Eastown
Walkable with great nature access
4 homes for sale·Median $424K·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
Walk east from downtown Grand Rapids and the map tightens into roughly seventy square blocks bounded by Fulton Street to the north, Fuller Avenue to the west, Martin Luther King Jr. Street to the south, and the East Grand Rapids city line to the east. The layout is a holdover from the streetcar age: this was a commuter suburb strung along the rail line that once ran from downtown out to the Reeds Lake resort, and the blocks were platted for people who walked to the car stop. That legacy shows in the density and the mixed-use seams, where residential streets run right up against the storefronts of the Wealthy-Lake-Norwood corridor. The five-way intersection at that corridor is the neighborhood's hinge, putting food, drink, and errands within a short walk of most addresses. Green space centers on Wilcox Park, which packs a playground, splash pad, basketball and tennis courts, a pavilion, and hammock stands into one block, with Coldbrook Creek threading from the park toward the Aquinas College campus that sits on the neighborhood's eastern side. The housing stock reflects the early-twentieth-century build-out, older frame and brick homes on compact lots close to the sidewalk. The trade Eastown makes is proximity: dense, walkable, and pinned between the campus, the commercial strip, and the East Grand Rapids line. The civic organization that runs the Streetfair and the gardens is covered on the Eastown Community Association page.
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
$424K median
- 37 sales in last 12mo
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Explore Eastown
Same name, different focus — Eastown is also covered as:
- Eastown Business District — the business district — shops, restaurants, and the commercial corridor
- Eastown Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Eastown
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,878/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
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37 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
Family Fare Supermarket
Quarantino's
+1 more
That Early Bird
Billy's Lounge
+1 more
Wilcox Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
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
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Eastown 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 Eastown home (around $424,000) 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 $2,820 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,820/mo | $75,204 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,247/mo | $86,583 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,390/mo | $90,388 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$396K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$198K
Median
Who actually lends in Eastown, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
Neighborhood Association
Eastown Community Association
Serves Eastown and runs the annual Eastown Streetfair; coordinates with the Eastown business district.
Source: nabooklet2020
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 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 Eastown 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)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Quarantino's
Restaurant
Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Jack Danger's
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sigsbee School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Campus Elementary School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Eastown
- What do homes cost in Eastown?
- The median home value in Eastown is about $424,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eastown housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Eastown right now, and 37 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.
