El Mora Park
Surrounded by nature
Median $420K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.4/10
El Mora Park is an 8-acre subdivision within Michigan Oaks, a wooded residential pocket that feels removed from the bustle despite sitting just 8 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The platted community averages 0.45-acre lots and median home values around $550K — significantly above the city average, which reflects the neighborhood's demand and appeal. You're steps away from transit, and a short drive gets you to Gerald R. Ford Airport in under 19 minutes. Restaurants cluster nearby (211 within a mile), with coffee shops and grocers a brisk walk away, while Remington Park sits 10 minutes on foot and Reeds Lake lies about a mile south. The William C. Abney Academy school district serves the area, and nine parks within a mile give you plenty of green space without leaving the immediate surroundings. This is where the Michigan Oaks appeal — mature trees, quieter streets, reasonable access — gets concentrated into a smaller, more defined footprint.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.1 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Wilcox Park: 6 min bike
- Waterfront Park: 7 min bike
$420K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Fulton/Parkview (WB): 6 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in El Mora Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Remington Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.1 mi
Recent Sale Price
$420K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.42 ac
0.29 ac – 0.77 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Faculty Staff DINING Room Wege
+1 more
Spoonlickers
Pursuit of Happiness Co.
+1 more
Wilcox Park
+1 more
Wilcox Park Playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fulton/Parkview (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: William C. Abney Academy
Crime in El Mora 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 El Mora Park home (around $420,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,794 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,794/mo | $74,494 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,216/mo | $85,766 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,358/mo | $89,535 |
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 El Mora 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Faculty Staff DINING Room Wege
Restaurant
Nellie's Corner
Restaurant
BC Pizza of Eastown
Restaurant
Papa John's
Fast Food
Tamales Mary Eastown
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Marywood Academy
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
William C. Abney Academy
Wealthy Elemetary School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about El Mora Park
- What do homes cost in El Mora Park?
- The median home value in El Mora Park is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the El Mora Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in El Mora 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 El Mora Park?
- El Mora Park is served by William C. Abney Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is El Mora Park walkable?
- El Mora Park scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.