Manhattan Meadows
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $2.6M·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 8.8/10
Late afternoon light here hits the big lots just right—22 acres of generous spacing where homes run around $2.5M and average nearly an acre each. You're eleven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you can actually use the city without living in it. Reeds Lake sits less than half a mile away, and Manhattan Park is a five-minute walk, so there's real access to water and green space without the feel of being crammed in. The restaurant count within a mile (48 spots) might seem like overkill for a subdivision this size, but that's the thing about this corner of Mary M. Bonnells Sub. Area—you're surrounded by enough dining and shopping to not think twice about running out for dinner or groceries. East Grand Rapids Public Schools handles the education side. It's the kind of place where you get suburban breathing room but aren't actually isolated from anything that matters.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Reeds Lake within walking distance
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Hazel (Reeds Lake Trail Entrance): 7 min walk
- Reeds Lake Trail: 7 min walk
East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$2.6M median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Manhattan Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$17,821/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
Manhattan Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.4 mi
Recent Sale Price
$2.6M
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$2,250/mo
$1,975 – $2,525 · estimated range
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
Manhattan Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Reeds Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hazel (Reeds Lake Trail Entrance)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Lakeside/EGR Library (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Manhattan Meadows 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 Manhattan Meadows home (around $2,625,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $472k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $17,681 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $17,681/mo | $471,500 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $20,351/mo | $542,688 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $21,248/mo | $566,615 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$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 Manhattan Meadows 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(6)
Jose Babushka's
Restaurant
Bowdie's Chophouse
Restaurant
Pink Piggy
Restaurant
Jyoti's Kitchen
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Manhattan Meadows
- What do homes cost in Manhattan Meadows?
- The median home value in Manhattan Meadows is about $2,625,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Manhattan Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Manhattan Meadows right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Manhattan Meadows?
- Manhattan Meadows is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is Manhattan Meadows walkable?
- Manhattan Meadows scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.