Ell & Dee Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $312K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 3.6/10
This 8-acre area sits within Alger Heights, a neighborhood known for walkable blocks and a compact business district where most errands can be handled without much fuss—the nearest grocery lands about an 8-minute walk away, and restaurants cluster within a mile, giving the stretch genuine convenience despite modest walkability scores. Homes here tend toward traditional styles with aluminum siding, built on tight lots averaging 0.15 acres, which means less yard maintenance but plenty of the small-lot charm that defines the broader neighborhood's bungalow and cottage character from the mid-20th century. Seymour Park sits a short walk off, and the area borders a dozen parks within a mile radius, including Alger Park with its splash pad. Downtown Grand Rapids lands about 12 minutes away by car, while Gerald R. Ford airport takes roughly 17 minutes—close enough that commuting doesn't become your life, but far enough that you're not living under flight paths. Transit access is strong for the area, with a stop just two minutes on foot, making car-free days genuinely possible rather than a hardship. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the neighborhood, and the Seymour Branch Library anchors the community a short distance away.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Kalamazoo/Alger (SB): 5 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Underground Trail (MTB): 5 min walk
- Seymour Park: 8 min walk
$312K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ell & Dee Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,115/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Tacontento Taqueria
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
+1 more
The Brass Ring
+1 more
Seymour Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Alger (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Seymour Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$312K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.14 ac – 0.26 ac
Based on 18 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Ell & Dee Add. 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 Ell & Dee Add. home (around $311,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,072 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,072/mo | $55,250 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,385/mo | $63,610 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,490/mo | $66,405 |
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.
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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
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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Ell & Dee Add. 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)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Restaurant
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
Making Thyme Kitchen
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
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🏫 Schools(27)
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Ell & Dee Add.
- What do homes cost in Ell & Dee Add.?
- The median home value in Ell & Dee Add. is about $311,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ell & Dee Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ell & Dee Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ell & Dee Add.?
- Ell & Dee Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Ell & Dee Add. walkable?
- Ell & Dee Add. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.