Leffingwell-Twin Lakes
Space and nature
Median $420K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 7.3/10
There's something magical about living minutes from both Frederik Meijer Gardens and Twin Lake—you get the best of cultivated beauty and natural recreation without the crowds of downtown. This quiet corner of northeast Grand Rapids feels like a well-kept secret, where you can paddle on Twin Lake in the morning, stroll through world-class botanical displays in the afternoon, and still catch live music drifting over from the amphitheater during summer concerts. The Twin Lakes Estates and Eastlake Estates subdivisions offer that suburban tranquility people move here for, while condos like Bradford Place put you steps from the East Beltline with easy highway access.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.5 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Township Park: 8 min bike
- Grand Rapids Township Trails: 5 min drive
31,398 sq ft avg lots
- 45 homes
Very walkable
- Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1: 5 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Leffingwell-Twin Lakes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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9 homes sold in Leffingwell-Twin Lakes this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 10/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.5 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$437K
6 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$246K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
0.8 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Golden Eagle Café
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Grand Rapids Township Park
Unnamed playground
Church Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Leffingwell/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
+1 more
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Leffingwell-Twin Lakes 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Leffingwell-Twin Lakes home (around $420,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,794 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,794/mo | $74,494 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,216/mo | $85,766 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,358/mo | $89,535 |
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.
Who actually lends in Leffingwell-Twin Lakes, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Neighborhood Association
North East Citizen Action (NECAA)
One of the city largest associations (~10,000 residents) serving the far NE side.
Source: nabooklet2020
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
~$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 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 Leffingwell-Twin Lakes 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(10)
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Fugi Yama
Restaurant
Fuji Yama Asian Bistro
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
Culinary Cafe
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Bar
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Oscars
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Beckwith School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 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(11)
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Leffingwell-Twin Lakes
- What do homes cost in Leffingwell-Twin Lakes?
- The median home value in Leffingwell-Twin Lakes is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leffingwell-Twin Lakes housing market?
- no homes are listed in Leffingwell-Twin Lakes right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leffingwell-Twin Lakes?
- Leffingwell-Twin Lakes is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Leffingwell-Twin Lakes walkable?
- Leffingwell-Twin Lakes scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
