Groves Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $290K·Walkability 7.5/10·Schools 8.8/10
Groves Sub. sits three minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, compressed onto three acres where every lot runs about a quarter-acre—tight quarters that keep you walking distance from a grocery store, a coffee shop, and 162 restaurants within a mile. Waterfront Park is a three-minute walk, and Reeds Lake lies less than a mile away. You're nine minutes from downtown, eighteen from Gerald R. Ford Airport, and a three-minute walk to the nearest transit stop, so the car stays parked more often than not.
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
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.6 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Reeds Lake Trail: 3 min walk
- Waterfront Park: 3 min walk
East Grand Rapids High School
- High — 0.3 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$290K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Groves Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/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
Waterfront Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.6 mi
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Tacos El Cuñado
+1 more
MIX
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Waterfront Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Wealthy/Croswell (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Groves Sub. 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 →Recent Sale Price
$290K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.12 ac – 0.25 ac
To buy a median-priced Groves Sub. home (around $290,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,929/mo | $51,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,221/mo | $59,220 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,318/mo | $61,822 |
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.
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
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 Groves Sub. 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)
D&W
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Hoshi Hoshi
Restaurant
Restaurant
Gaslight Kitchen Asian Cuisine
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
Harmony Brewing Company
Pub
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+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)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 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 Groves Sub.
- What do homes cost in Groves Sub.?
- The median home value in Groves Sub. is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Groves Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Groves Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Groves Sub.?
- Groves Sub. is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Groves Sub. walkable?
- Groves Sub. scores 7.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.