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 $338,000.
24 homes for sale·Median $338K·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.
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
$338K median
- 116 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Leonard/Plymouth (EB): 5 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Northeast
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116 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
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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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 $338,000.
What does it cost to live in Northeast?
The typical home in Northeast goes for around $338,000. There are 24 homes for sale here right now and 116 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 $338,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northeast housing market?
- there are 24 homes for sale in Northeast right now, and 116 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.
