South East End
Surrounded by nature
Median $265K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.0/10
Bike or drive through this stretch and you'll notice the bones first—Queen Anne turrets catching afternoon light, Colonial Revival porches, bungalows with original hardwood and arched doorways that signal a neighborhood where people are actively restoring what was built a century ago. You're a mile from Eastown and Gaslight Village, close enough that the energy of those corridors bleeds in without drowning out the residential quiet; Cambridge Park and Mulick Park anchor the blocks with sports fields and a sledding hill, and Harvest Health Foods has anchored the commercial life for over sixty years. Last Chance Tavern & Grill pours local Michigan brews for folks who know the bartender's name. Homes range from fresh renovations to projects with real potential, and young families are moving in and taking on the work—not because it's trendy, but because the location and the bones make sense. It's the kind of place where the neighborhood association has been around since 1977, where folks stay, and where a walk to the park or a coffee stop feels natural, not forced.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.3 mi
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 10 min walk
- Hall Street trail: 9 min bike
$265K median
- 190 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Fuller/Adams (NB): 2 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in South East End
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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190 homes sold in South East End this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.3 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
+1 more
Last Mile Cafe
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Oakdale Gardens
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Fuller/Adams (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in South East End 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 End home (around $265,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,763 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,763/mo | $47,002 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,029/mo | $54,114 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,118/mo | $56,493 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$47K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
4 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$252K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$126K
Median
Who actually lends in South East End, 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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for South East End 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)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(26)
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
+21 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
The Derby
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about South East End
- What do homes cost in South East End?
- The median home value in South East End is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South East End housing market?
- there are 39 homes for sale in South East End right now, and 190 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South East End?
- South East End is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is South East End walkable?
- South East End scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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