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
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Median home price in El Mora Park
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$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
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 Congress Elementary (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.