Paulo Addition
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $725K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 8.8/10
What sticks with you about Paulo Addition is how compact it all feels—eighteen acres carved into lots just under a third-acre each, the kind of size that means you're never far from anything. It sits within Mary M. Bonnells Sub. Area, a collection of well-established residential blocks where homes run around $901K and the whole area tilts toward that comfortable, lived-in vibe. You've got East Grand Rapids Public Schools feeding the neighborhood, and downtown Grand Rapids is only eleven minutes away when you want it.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Reeds Lake within walking distance
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 7 min walk
East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Middle — within walking distance
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$725K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Paulo Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,922/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
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.2 mi
Recent Sale Price
$725K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.16 ac – 0.40 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W
Jose Babushka's
+1 more
Starbucks
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
John Collins Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Breton/Lake (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Paulo Addition 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 Paulo Addition home (around $725,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,822 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,822/mo | $128,591 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,552/mo | $148,049 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,796/mo | $154,555 |
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
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
~$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 Paulo Addition 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)
Jose Babushka's
Restaurant
Jyoti's Kitchen
Restaurant
Pink Piggy
Restaurant
Bagel Kitchen
Restaurant
Pera Pizzeria
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
REVfit
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)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 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 Paulo Addition
- What do homes cost in Paulo Addition?
- The median home value in Paulo Addition is about $725,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Paulo Addition housing market?
- no homes are listed in Paulo Addition right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Paulo Addition?
- Paulo Addition is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Paulo Addition walkable?
- Paulo Addition scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.