Echo Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $355K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
Echo Park sits on eight acres where lot sizes hover around a quarter-acre—compact enough that you're not burning a tank of gas to know your neighbors, spacious enough that you've got some actual ground. You're roughly half an hour from downtown Grand Rapids when you want the city. Cedar Springs Public Schools covers the area. The nearest grocery is about four miles out, which is the kind of distance that makes a quick trip feel deliberate rather than automatic, and Fisk Knob park sits a mile and a half away for when you need to stretch your legs without leaving the region entirely.
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Why people love it here
$355K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Echo Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$355K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,225 – $1,750 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aiden's Place
Fisk Knob Park
Playground in Sand Lake Village
Fisk Knob Northeast
Spring Lake Launch
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Crime in Echo Park 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 Echo Park home (around $355,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,391 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,391/mo | $63,765 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,752/mo | $73,392 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,874/mo | $76,628 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,412 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)
Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.
Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)
Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Solon Township · Source: solontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Echo Park 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
FISK KNOB
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
Cuts Deli
Restaurant
Panda Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Crandall School
Briggs School
White Creek School
Pangbron School
Big Whitefish School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Frequently asked about Echo Park
- What do homes cost in Echo Park?
- The median home value in Echo Park is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Echo Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Echo Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Echo Park?
- Echo Park is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Echo Park walkable?
- Echo Park scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.