Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub
Solid value in a growing area
Median $295K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
You'll wake up, grab coffee about five minutes away, and be downtown in less than nine minutes—that's the rhythm out here in the Northeast. The neighborhood spreads across 80 acres of single-family homes mostly built in the 1940s and '60s, sitting on quarter-acre lots with room to breathe, hardwood floors, and the kind of detailing that makes older construction feel solid. Ball Perkins Park is a short walk if you want trails through old-growth trees where you might spot deer or wild turkeys, and there are 84 restaurants and multiple grocery stores within a mile. The area's got craft breweries, contemporary restaurants, and enough local character that you don't feel like you're in a subdivision—you're in a real neighborhood with actual bones. Lighthouse Academy serves the area, and you're close enough to Gerald R. Ford airport (about 20 minutes) that weekend trips don't require extra planning.
Why people love it here
$295K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Leonard/Lewison (WB): 6 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Ball Perkins Park: 13 min walk
- Unnamed park: 6 min bike
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Median home price in Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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19 homes sold in Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$295K
19 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
335
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.11 ac – 0.41 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Lai Thai Kitchen
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
Ball Perkins Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Leonard/Lewison (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ball Perkins Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 21 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights 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 →To buy a median-priced Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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.
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 Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights 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(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Lai Thai Kitchen
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
Hunan
Restaurant
Papa Murphy's
Restaurant
Sprinkles Donut Shop
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Plymouth Christan School
Kent Hills School
Beckwith School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(13)
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Frequently asked about Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub
- What do homes cost in Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub?
- The median home value in Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub?
- Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub walkable?
- Lane & Walsh'S East Leonard Heights Sub scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.