Eastwood Plat
Surrounded by nature
Median $390K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.4/10
If you're heading to Eastwood Plat, the first thing you'll notice is how close everything actually is—you're basically in the heart of Fulton Heights, where downtown Grand Rapids is just under eight minutes away but the neighborhood still feels like its own thing. The plat itself is nine acres of modest, tree-lined streets with quarter-acre lots that date back to the early 1900s, and the homes here—Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, and bungalows—still have that solid brick-and-character feel. You're a short walk from Hillcrest Park, and with over 180 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store about nine minutes on foot, and the Fulton Street Market (been running from the same spot for more than a century) practically around the corner, the whole neighborhood is woven together in a way that actually works.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcrest Park: 11 min walk
- Fuller Park: 7 min bike
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$390K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Eastwood Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcrest Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$390K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.15 ac – 0.26 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Grapevine Wine & Deli
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Hillcrest Park
+1 more
Hillcrest Park Playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fulton/Plymouth (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Eastwood Plat 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 Eastwood Plat home (around $390,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,594 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,594/mo | $69,173 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,987/mo | $79,640 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,118/mo | $83,140 |
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.
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 Eastwood Plat 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)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Grapevine Wine & Deli
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Faculty Staff DINING Room Wege
Restaurant
Nellie's Corner
Restaurant
Sugah Please Breakfast Brunch Bar
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Marywood Academy
Hillcrest School
William C. Abney Academy
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Eastwood Plat
- What do homes cost in Eastwood Plat?
- The median home value in Eastwood Plat is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eastwood Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Eastwood Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Eastwood Plat?
- Eastwood Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Eastwood Plat walkable?
- Eastwood Plat scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.