Northeast
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Northeast is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Lighthouse Academy and about 3 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $332,000.
26 homes for sale·Median $332K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.9/10
You can hear the leaf blower before you see the house—every Saturday morning, predictable as the mailman, someone's tidying their quarter-acre lot. That's Northeast in a nutshell: orderly, low-key, the kind of place where people actually use their driveways and garages instead of leaving them as storage theater. Homes here, mostly ranch and mid-century builds from the 1940s and '60s, run around $355,000, which means you're getting space without the price tag that comes five miles south in Grand Rapids. You get your yard, your trees, and the occasional wild turkey wandering through Ball Perkins Park—which, despite its municipal name, feels like an actual secret with old-growth groves and trails that don't require a permit to enjoy.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Ball Perkins Park: 9 min walk
- Unnamed park: 10 min bike
$332K median
- 114 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Leonard/Plymouth (EB): 5 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northeast
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,252/mo
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114 homes sold in Northeast this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ball Perkins Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$325K
84 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$370K
29 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Ball Perkins Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,225 – $1,450 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Wingstop
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vander Mill 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
Huff Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
+1 more
Leonard/Plymouth (EB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Based on 19 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in Northeast 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 Northeast home (around $331,750) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,235 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,235/mo | $59,589 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,572/mo | $68,585 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,685/mo | $71,609 |
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.
Who actually lends in Northeast, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
Meetings, events, and the area it covers →
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
~$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.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Northeast 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Wingstop
Restaurant
Lai Thai Kitchen
Restaurant
Hunan
Restaurant
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Sprinkles Donut Shop
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Plymouth Christan School
Beckwith School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+10 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+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)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Questions about Northeast? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Living in Northeast: the details
Is Northeast a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby, Northeast is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Lighthouse Academy. Expect prices centered around $332,000.
What does it cost to live in Northeast?
The typical home in Northeast goes for around $332,000. There are 26 homes for sale here right now and 114 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Northeast
- What do homes cost in Northeast?
- The median home value in Northeast is about $331,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northeast housing market?
- there are 26 homes for sale in Northeast right now, and 114 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northeast?
- Northeast is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Northeast walkable?
- Northeast scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
