Southeast End
Surrounded by nature
38 homes for sale·Median $270K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.0/10
Golden hour hits this neighborhood right. The late afternoon sun catches the brick facades of 1940s homes lining quiet streets, and suddenly you understand why people land here on purpose. It's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—about ten minutes by car—that you can grab dinner at one of the 355 restaurants within a mile, but far enough out that you're not paying East Grand Rapids property taxes for the privilege. The median home price hovers around $280K, which matters if you're a first-time buyer tired of bidding wars; homes here sell in about two weeks, which says something about the math working. Walkability isn't theoretical here—the nearest grocery, coffee shop, and restaurant are all within a ten-minute walk, and a transit stop sits steps away on Fuller Avenue. There are nine parks within a mile, including Oakdale Gardens and Mulick Park with its playground, so you're not inventing reasons to leave the house. The architecture tells you this is old-school Grand Rapids: nearly half the homes were built before 1940, the kind of solid construction that actually means something. You'll also find Della Soul Records, the city's first Black woman-owned record shop, which is the kind of detail that matters more than any marketing copy could explain. The neighborhood sits in River City Scholars Charter Academy territory. If you've lived in a lot of places and you're done with either pure suburb or pure city noise, this is where the trade-off actually works.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.3 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 12 min walk
- Cambridge Park: 8 min bike
$270K median
- 168 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Fuller/Adams (NB): 2 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Southeast End
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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168 homes sold in Southeast End this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
45
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
7 Mares
+1 more
Last Mile Cafe @ HUB 07
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
+1 more
Oakdale Gardens
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
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: River City Scholars Charter Academy
Crime in Southeast 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 Southeast End home (around $270,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
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
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$275K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$137K
Median
Who actually lends in Southeast 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.
Neighborhood Association
South East End Neighborhood Association
Southeast-side Grand Rapids neighborhood association covering the South East End area, roughly Eastern Avenue to Kalamazoo Avenue between Hall Street and Burton Street; home to Mulick and Cambridge Parks and the Hall Street business node.
Source: grandrapidsmi.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
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 Southeast 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
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(26)
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
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(12)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed 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 Southeast End
- What do homes cost in Southeast End?
- The median home value in Southeast End is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Southeast End housing market?
- there are 38 homes for sale in Southeast End right now, and 168 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Southeast End?
- Southeast End is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Southeast End walkable?
- Southeast End scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
