Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.2M·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 8.8/10
Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 sits on eight acres of lots that average just under half an acre each—enough space to breathe without sprawl. You're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and a quick drive to the airport, but the real draw is proximity: Griffiths Park is a three-minute walk, Reeds Lake sits half a mile away, and seven parks dot the surrounding mile. The neighborhood anchors itself in East Grand Rapids Public Schools, with seventy-eight restaurants within a mile and eighteen grocery stores spread across two miles—the kind of density that means you're never far from what you need. Homes here run around $1.1M, reflecting the Mary M. Bonnells Sub. Area character of compact, accessible suburban living with actual amenities within reach rather than just promises of them.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Reeds Lake within walking distance
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Reeds Lake Boulevard Cut-off: 5 min walk
- Griffiths Park: 5 min walk
East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Middle — 0.9 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$1.2M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,147/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
Griffiths Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.4 mi
Recent Sale Price
$1.2M
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
12
Median Lot Size
0.44 ac
0.29 ac – 0.72 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Rose's
+1 more
MIX
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Griffiths Park
+1 more
Wilcox Park Playground
Reeds Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Boulevard Cut-off
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Croswell (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 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 Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 home (around $1,200,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $213k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,982 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,982/mo | $212,841 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $9,189/mo | $245,046 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,593/mo | $255,815 |
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 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 Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Bowdie's Chophouse
Restaurant
Molly's Cafe & Deli
Restaurant
Jose Babushka's
Restaurant
Pink Piggy
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1
- What do homes cost in Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1?
- The median home value in Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 is about $1,200,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1?
- Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 walkable?
- Lakewood Hills Sub. No.1 scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.