Eli Cross Addition
Walkable and connected
Median $286K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
What catches people off guard about Eli Cross Addition is how compact it is—just one acre, platted with lots averaging a twelfth of an acre each—packed right into Creston, where Plainfield Avenue's restaurant and retail corridor keeps things genuinely busy. You're talking about a five-minute walk to a restaurant, a dozen grocery options within walking distance, and about 126 restaurants within a mile, which means you're never wondering what's for dinner. The transit stop is practically on your doorstep, and downtown Grand Rapids sits only five minutes away by car. Homes here run around $286K, and you've got Grand Rapids Public Schools backing the area. The real surprise lands at the end: Mary Waters Park is a seven-minute walk away, and there are eleven parks within a mile—so despite the tight lots and dense footprint, you're surrounded by green space and trails that connect into the larger Creston landscape.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Leonard/Union (WB): 1 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$286K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Eli Cross Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,941/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
U Save Mart
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Mary Waters Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Leonard/Union (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$286K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.13 ac
Crime in Eli Cross Addition 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 →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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Eli Cross Addition 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
Mary Waters Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Restaurant
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kendall School
School
Kent Hills School
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Eli Cross Addition
- What do homes cost in Eli Cross Addition?
- The median home value in Eli Cross Addition is about $285,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Eli Cross Addition?
- Eli Cross Addition is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Eli Cross Addition walkable?
- Eli Cross Addition scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.