North East Citizens Action
Surrounded by nature
Median $330K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 5.9/10
Out here, you'll notice the trees first—old-growth groves that make entire blocks feel more like a nature preserve than a city neighborhood, and it's not uncommon to spot deer wandering through wooded backyards or wild turkeys crossing the street. Ball Perkins Park anchors the greenery with trails winding through the quiet, and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park sits just minutes away for when you want something more manicured. The neighborhood association here is one of Grand Rapids's largest and most active, full of original homeowners who've stayed put for decades—a real volunteer-run operation that keeps things connected. You're less than fifteen minutes from downtown and the Medical Mile if you need the city, but the character of the place is all about what's here: solid brick homes on tree-lined streets, plenty of lot space, the kind of yards where you can actually breathe. The Yankee Clipper Branch library on Leonard Avenue anchors the local side of things. What makes it stick is that balance—the suburban quiet and green space you'd drive further out to find, except you're already inside the city limits with all the access that brings.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Ball Perkins Park: 10 min bike
- Worcester Drive Northeast: 5 min drive
$330K median
- 116 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
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Median home price in North East Citizens Action
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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116 homes sold in North East Citizens Action this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Ball Perkins Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 10/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Wingstop
Lazy Dazy Coffee
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Ball Perkins Park
Unnamed playground
Shadow Lake
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
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Huff Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
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Fitness 19
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Leonard/Worcester (WB)
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Grand Valley Pharmacist
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Yankee Clipper Library
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daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in North East Citizens Action 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 North East Citizens Action home (around $330,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,195 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,195/mo | $58,531 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,527/mo | $67,388 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,638/mo | $70,349 |
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 North East Citizens Action, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for North East Citizens Action 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.
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🍺 Bars(12)
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
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🐕 Dog Parks(6)
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💊 Pharmacies(12)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
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Frequently asked about North East Citizens Action
- What do homes cost in North East Citizens Action?
- The median home value in North East Citizens Action is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the North East Citizens Action housing market?
- there are 27 homes for sale in North East Citizens Action right now, and 116 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve North East Citizens Action?
- North East Citizens Action is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is North East Citizens Action walkable?
- North East Citizens Action scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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