Paris Road Uplands
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $558K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 8.8/10
It's a 13-acre pocket subdivision that somehow landed walkable enough to hit the grocery or a restaurant without moving the car—both are steps away, and a coffee shop is about a 6-minute walk if you're inclined. The trade-off is real: you're trading walkability density for breathing room, but you're still close enough to downtown Grand Rapids to make the 13-minute drive worthwhile, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 16 minutes away when you need it. Homes here run around $443K, and East Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Cambridge Park is a mile out, Reeds Lake sits at 1.3 miles, and the surrounding stretch has 18 restaurants and over 40 grocers within reasonable range—so you've got the quiet lot without the isolation.
Why people love it here
Breton Downs School
- Elementary — within walking distance
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.3 mi
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 7 min bike
Very walkable
- Unnamed playground: 4 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Paris Road Uplands
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,785/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
Cambridge Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.3 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Grand Lakes
Starbucks Coffee Company
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Cambridge Park
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
Breton/Boston (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Paris Road Uplands 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 Paris Road Uplands home (around $557,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,708 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,708/mo | $98,882 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,269/mo | $113,844 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,457/mo | $118,848 |
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 Paris Road Uplands 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(13)
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Blimpie
Restaurant
Grand Lakes
Restaurant
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Paris Road Uplands
- What do homes cost in Paris Road Uplands?
- The median home value in Paris Road Uplands is about $557,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Paris Road Uplands housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Paris Road Uplands right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Paris Road Uplands?
- Paris Road Uplands is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is Paris Road Uplands walkable?
- Paris Road Uplands scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.