Elinor Lane
Walkable with great nature access
Median $995K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 8.8/10
The thing that sticks with you about Elinor Lane is the contemporary stone and HardiPlank—clean lines, modern finishes, nothing apologetic about the aesthetic. You're on 2 acres in the Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area, which means you've got actual breathing room without feeling marooned. Grocery stores and restaurants are literally steps away, and a coffee shop is about a 7-minute walk, so you're not living on an island even though the footprint feels generous. Transit access is right there too, which matters more than you'd think until you actually have it. Downtown Grand Rapids is 13.6 minutes away and Gerald R. Ford Airport is 15.3 minutes, so you can slip out for a meeting or a flight without the pre-dawn wake-up call. Homes here run around $995K, and you're in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district. Mulick Park sits less than a mile away, and there are a couple other green spaces nearby if you want to walk off a weekend brunch—about a dozen restaurants within a mile means you won't exhaust your options anytime soon.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Breton Downs School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 6 min bike
$995K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Elinor Lane
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,755/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mulick Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
D&W Fresh Market
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Mulick Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
Breton/Breton Village Mall (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Crime in Elinor Lane 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 Elinor Lane home (around $995,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $176k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,618 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,618/mo | $176,481 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,619/mo | $203,184 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,954/mo | $212,114 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$330K
Per listing
Homeowners Association
Elinor Lane Condominium Association (Kent Co Condo Subdivision Plan No. 1161)
Managed by Valentino Designs (developer)
Source: valentinodesigns.biz · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Elinor Lane 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
Grand Lakes
Restaurant
Blimpie
Restaurant
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Elinor Lane
- What do homes cost in Elinor Lane?
- The median home value in Elinor Lane is about $995,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elinor Lane housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Elinor Lane right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Elinor Lane?
- Elinor Lane is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is Elinor Lane walkable?
- Elinor Lane scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.