East Paris
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
East Paris is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $525,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $525K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.3/10
The name is older than the city beside it. "East Paris" comes from Paris Township, one of Kent County's original townships, settled beginning in the 1830s and bounded by Grand Rapids, Cascade, Gaines, and Wyoming. When the township incorporated as the City of Kentwood in 1967, the Paris name came off the map — but it held on through East Paris Avenue SE, the north–south corridor road the area is still organized around. So East Paris today is really the East Paris Avenue corridor, a surviving echo of the old township geography rather than a single platted subdivision. There's no official municipal line drawn around it; the name describes the belt of neighborhoods flanking the avenue, and the pocket covered here sits on its wooded northeast edge, in the Grand Rapids mailing area (49546) on the Cascade side, near Calvin University.
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Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 2.0 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Northeast Park: 9 min bike
- Forest Hills Park: 10 min bike
$525K median
- 27 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Explore East Paris
Same name, different focus — East Paris is also covered as:
- East Paris Community — community details
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Median home price in East Paris
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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27 homes sold in East Paris this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
2.0 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$534K
23 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$400K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,800/mo
$1,650 – $1,950 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Northeast Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in East Paris 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Paris home (around $525,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,536 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,536/mo | $94,300 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,070/mo | $108,538 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,250/mo | $113,323 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$146K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$270K
Per listing
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for East Paris 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)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Grc Halal Eats
Restaurant
Cantina Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Buddy's Pizza
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
Baker's Beanery
Café
Baker Book House - Christian Book Store
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Collins School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in East Paris: the details
Is East Paris a good place to live?
East Paris suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $525,000.
What does it cost to live in East Paris?
Homes range from around $400,000 for condos to $534,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 27 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about East Paris
- What do homes cost in East Paris?
- The median home value in East Paris is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Paris housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in East Paris right now, and 27 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Paris?
- East Paris is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is East Paris walkable?
- East Paris scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
