South East Community
Walkable and connected
Median $240K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 3.9/10
You'll want to know right away: this is where you actually walk places. About 10–15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, the neighborhood sits walkable and dense—half residential, half industrial—with a Walk Score of 80 that makes errands feel like part of the day, not a road trip. The vibe is real community spirit; you've got the Madison Square Branch library hosting programs year-round, Rising Grinds Cafe pushing workforce development and local entrepreneurship, and two cemeteries over a century old (St. Andrew's from 1852, Oak Hill from 1853) that anchor the place's actual history. Pleasant Park clips in at nearly 2.5 acres with a playground and sledding hill. Most people rent here, which means turnover and diversity—a genuine melting pot of cultures and experiences—and homes come with character: Victorian bones, updated kitchens, fenced yards, porches you'll actually use. The trade-off? Less investment has flowed to this side of the city historically, but development's on the horizon. It's the kind of place where you're not paying for a name, and you're close enough to downtown to have options without living downtown prices.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Rasberry Field: 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$240K median
- 33 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Rasberry Field: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min bike
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Median home price in South East Community
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
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33 homes sold in South East Community this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Franklin Big Save Liquor
+1 more
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
Treetops Collective
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Rasberry Field
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Hall Street Station (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in South East Community 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 South East Community home (around $240,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,618 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,618/mo | $43,142 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,862/mo | $49,655 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,944/mo | $51,845 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$284K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$142K
Median
Who actually lends in South East Community, 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.
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 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 South East Community 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(30)
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
Hall Street Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
Restaurant
Chicken Coop
Restaurant
La Flor De Michoacan
Restaurant
Taqueria Mi Pueblo MI
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
My Place Bar
Bar
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Our Lady of Sorrows School
South High School
School
Covenant Christian High School
School
Madison Park School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
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Frequently asked about South East Community
- What do homes cost in South East Community?
- The median home value in South East Community is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South East Community housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in South East Community right now, and 33 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South East Community?
- South East Community is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is South East Community walkable?
- South East Community scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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