The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area
Great schools with outdoor access
10 homes for sale·Median $695K·Walkability 5.1/10·Schools 8.8/10
You might expect a sprawling subdivision to feel like any other—but step into this neighborhood and you'll find brick ranch homes set on generous lots, many with the solid character of mid-century builds that have aged with real care. The tree-lined streets curve naturally rather than grid out, and the tone is one of established comfort rather than fresh-from-the-developer urgency. Reeds Lake sits less than a mile away, drawing people toward water year-round, while the Gaslight Village shopping district is practically on your doorstep—groceries, restaurants, and a coffee shop all within steps or a short walk. Downtown Grand Rapids is 12 minutes away if you need it; the airport is 15. But the real anchor here is the school district, which has shaped the character of the entire area over decades. John H. Bonnell Park sits close by for weekend mornings. What makes this stretch feel different is the seriousness with which homes have been maintained and reimagined—you'll see Whitmore Custom builds next to 1940s architect-designed originals, all of them treated as investments in permanence rather than quick flips.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Reeds Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 13 min walk
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 14 min walk
Breton Downs School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$695K median
- 47 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,718/mo
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47 homes sold in The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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 H. Bonnell Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.5 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Condado Tacos
+1 more
John Collins Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Breton/Elmwood (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area 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 East Grand Rapids.
East Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area home (around $694,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $123k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,622 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,622/mo | $123,253 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,321/mo | $141,902 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,555/mo | $148,138 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$450K
Per listing
Who actually lends in The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area, 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.
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area 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)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Blimpie
Restaurant
Grand Lakes
Restaurant
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+11 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 Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area
- What do homes cost in The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area?
- The median home value in The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area is about $694,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area right now, and 47 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area?
- The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area walkable?
- The Meyering Land Co. Lake Drive Estates Sub. Area scores 5.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
