Lake Drive Homesites
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $491K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 8.8/10
You're waking up in a subdivision where the daily rhythm means you're genuinely close to everything—grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are all within a reasonable walk or short drive, and downtown Grand Rapids is only about 11 minutes away. Homes here run around $480K, so you're getting 15 acres of development with real proximity to the action rather than that isolated-acreage feel. John Collins Park sits about a 13-minute walk away, and Reeds Lake is less than a mile out, so there's water access without being on the water yourself. East Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and you've got a transit stop practically at your doorstep if you ever need it. The subdivision sits within The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area, which gives you that semi-developed feel—enough infrastructure and nearby dining (90 restaurants within a mile) and groceries to not feel stranded, but enough breathing room that you're not stacked on top of your neighbors.
Why people love it here
Lakeside School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.6 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 2 min walk
$491K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lake Drive Homesites
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,330/mo
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6 homes sold in Lake Drive Homesites this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
John Collins Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.6 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W
Jose Babushka's
+1 more
Starbucks
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
John Collins Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Breton/El Dorado (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Lake Drive Homesites 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 Lake Drive Homesites home (around $490,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,262 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,262/mo | $86,999 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,756/mo | $100,163 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,921/mo | $104,565 |
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
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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
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 Lake Drive Homesites 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 Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Jyoti's Kitchen
Restaurant
Jose Babushka's
Restaurant
Pink Piggy
Restaurant
Bagel Kitchen
Restaurant
Pera Pizzeria
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
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 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 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(12)
+9 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 Lake Drive Homesites
- What do homes cost in Lake Drive Homesites?
- The median home value in Lake Drive Homesites is about $490,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake Drive Homesites housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lake Drive Homesites right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lake Drive Homesites?
- Lake Drive Homesites is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is Lake Drive Homesites walkable?
- Lake Drive Homesites scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.