Masonic Home 2nd Add
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $569K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 8.8/10
Lined with mature trees and a quiet residential feel, Masonic Home 2nd Add sits on 8 acres just ten minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with homes averaging around $660K. The subdivision's small lots—roughly a quarter-acre each—pack the neighborhood tight enough that a grocery or coffee shop is within a short walk, and there are 84 restaurants within a mile if you're looking to eat out without much effort. Transit stops are basically at your doorstep, which doesn't hurt if you need to get around without driving, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 20 minutes away. East Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, while six parks cluster within walking distance—including John Collins Park about ten minutes on foot—and Reeds Lake is less than a mile away for whenever you need some water and open space.
Why people love it here
Lakeside School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.6 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 5 min walk
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 5 min walk
$569K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Masonic Home 2nd Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,863/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
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.6 mi
Median Sale Price
$569K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
36
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.12 ac – 0.30 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W
Pera Pizzeria
+1 more
Carrie's Be Cafe
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
John Collins Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Breton/Argentina (SB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Masonic Home 2nd 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 Masonic Home 2nd Add home (around $569,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $101k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,785 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,785/mo | $100,922 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,357/mo | $116,193 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,549/mo | $121,299 |
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
~$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 Masonic Home 2nd 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
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(8)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 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 Masonic Home 2nd Add
- What do homes cost in Masonic Home 2nd Add?
- The median home value in Masonic Home 2nd Add is about $569,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Masonic Home 2nd Add?
- Masonic Home 2nd Add is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Masonic Home 2nd Add walkable?
- Masonic Home 2nd Add scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.