The Eldorado
Walkable and connected
Median $307K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.2/10
Golden hour hits The Eldorado hard—when the afternoon light catches the brick facades and spills across the front stoops, you understand why this corner of Heritage Hill works so well. You're three minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that the city's pull is real but far enough that the blocks retain their own rhythm, lined with restaurants (534 within a mile) and coffee shops that feel like they belong to the neighborhood rather than a chain. A coffee run is two minutes on foot; dinner at any number of places along the streets is roughly four. The condo community sits on modest lots—around 0.45 acres each—which means the density is tight and walkable to what matters: there are 32 parks within a mile, and the nearest one is a six-minute stroll. Transit stops are steps away; the airport is under 20 minutes if you need to leave town.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- College/Lyon (NB): 1 min walk
- 24 places within a 10 min walk
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — within walking distance
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$307K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Eldorado
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,084/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gorden Food Service
Martha's Pizza
+1 more
Lyon Street Café
+1 more
Duke's
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
REVfit
+1 more
College/Lyon (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$307K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
12
Complex Size
0.45 ac
12 units
Crime in The Eldorado 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 The Eldorado home (around $307,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,042 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,042/mo | $54,452 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,351/mo | $62,691 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,454/mo | $65,446 |
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.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
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 The Eldorado 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
160
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Martha's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Public School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(9)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+6 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Eldorado
- What do homes cost in The Eldorado?
- The median home value in The Eldorado is about $307,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The Eldorado?
- The Eldorado is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is The Eldorado walkable?
- The Eldorado scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.