Lake Drive Manor Add.
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $675K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 8.8/10
You'd expect a West Michigan subdivision to sprawl and feel generic, but Lake Drive Manor Add. packs genuine walkability into its 11 acres—four parks within a mile, a transit stop five minutes on foot, and groceries or coffee within a 12- to 15-minute stroll. The median home here sits around $800K on quarter-acre lots, putting you in East Grand Rapids Public Schools territory without the drive-everywhere mentality. Downtown Grand Rapids is barely 12 minutes away, and Reeds Lake sits just over half a mile off, so the water and city access are real, not an afterthought. Within a mile you've got nearly 90 restaurants to choose from—not chains, just actual options. It's part of the larger Lake Drive Estates area, which means you're in an established pocket that's quietly done the work to stay connected.
Why people love it here
East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Middle — 0.4 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.5 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 8 min walk
$675K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lake Drive Manor Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,582/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
John Collins Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.5 mi
Recent Sale Price
$675K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
31
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.17 ac – 0.56 ac
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
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Breton/Hall (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Lake Drive Manor 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 Lake Drive Manor Add. home (around $675,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $120k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,490 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,490/mo | $119,723 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,169/mo | $137,839 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,396/mo | $143,896 |
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
~$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 Manor 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)
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(15)
+12 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(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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(10)
+7 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 Manor Add.
- What do homes cost in Lake Drive Manor Add.?
- The median home value in Lake Drive Manor Add. is about $675,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake Drive Manor Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lake Drive Manor Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lake Drive Manor Add.?
- Lake Drive Manor Add. is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Lake Drive Manor Add. walkable?
- Lake Drive Manor Add. scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.