Natural areas in Northeast Flint have easy access to commercial corridors
Enwrapping the shores of the Kearsley Reservoir, Northeast Flint is a community with some of the easiest access to natural areas of anywhere in the city limits. Waterfront ranch-style houses and small suburban starter homes collide in this established, tree-heavy neighborhood full of community parks, ice fishing holes and rail trails. Yet even with its access to quiet rivers and waterfalls, residents are still within easy reach of commercial options in Flint's Eastside too.
Kearsley Reservoir is the central feature ringed by residential communities in Northeast Flint.
Visitors to Stepping Stones Falls come from across Flint to feed the ducks and geese.
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Kayaking and fishing spots on the Flint River, frozen lakes and waterfalls
The northeastern corner of Flint is a wellspring of outdoor escapes. With the Flint River healthier than it has been in decades, there are now several popular kayaking and fishing spots nearby. "Because of its contamination legacy from when the auto industry was so big in Flint, there's this negative feeling about the river. And then, of course, the Flint Drinking Water Crisis," says Tom Esper, education manager for the Flint River Watershed Coalition. "But when they come out to our programs, they find the chemicals in here are not so bad after all. This is a clean river. It is a healthy river, and you can eat the fish, you can go swimming, you can go boating, all of those things." Stepping Stone Falls remains a hotspot for bluegill and bass. Kearsley Reservoir is full of black crappie. In the wintertime, it's not uncommon to spot ice fishing shanties and skaters on the frozen reservoir. In the summer, residents head to Rollingwood Park for picnics, pickup basketball and playground meetups. Kearsley Lake Municipal Golf Course offers 18 holes and views of Kearsley Reservoir for casual outings, tournaments and league matchups.
Kearsley Lake Municipal Golf Course golfers have views of Kearsley Reservior in Northeast Flint.
Even in the natural landscape of Northeast Flint there are hints of Flint's industrial lineage.
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Remodeled woodland cottages and waterfront ranchers
Remodeled cottages, multi-story homes and ranch-style houses are what most buyers find in Northeast Flint. Remodeled cottages and starter homes that sit on quarter-acre lots backing up to small woodland patches tend to begin in price around $75,000, rarely exceeding $100,000. Larger homes sitting on waterfront lots at the end of long driveways tend to sell for $125,000 to $200,000. The community also still has several investment opportunities, including an assortment of cottages and other starter homes needing repairs. Most investment homes sell for $10,000 to $50,000. Several mobile home parks can also be found in Northeast Flint, but pricing data for these is limited.
Many of Northeast Flint's residential streets are heavily shaded by lush oak trees.
Most of Northeast Flint's homes have only short stoops or very compact porches.
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Park adopters and churches provide community service
Many residents take pride in the neighborhood's waterways and natural features. "There's a reason to live out there, and that's because it is beautiful, and you do want to keep it pristine, if you can," Esper says. Friends of Rollingwood Park is among the longest-running contributors to the city's Adopt a Park program. Since 2011, the organization has served Rollingwood Park with cleanup days and other improvements stemming from a master plan. There's many other ways residents stay active and involved in the community though. Churches like Flint City Church are a big part of that, offering weekly gatherings, monthly breakfasts and plenty of service opportunities, like food pantry volunteer work.
Rolligwood Park is a lake-side neighborhood park in northeastern Flint.
A football field at Rollingwood Park is home to both friendly pickup games and school sports.
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Short trips to Kroger and donut shops on Richfield Road
Richfield Road offers many options to grab a bite to eat or resupply on groceries from Kroger. Several restaurants along the roadway are highly rated by regulars and first-time customers alike. Grandma's Recipes is known for its comfort food classics like crispy fried chicken and chicken noodle soup with house-made noodles. B & J's Donuts is a popular option for commuters looking for a quick bite and a shot of coffee before work. Cantonese Gourmet Eats is a popular option for both dining-in and takeout.
Northeast Flint residents with a sweet tooth can find a case full of treats at B & J's Donuts.
Kroger's well-stocked shelves have everything Northeast Flint families need.
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Busses and trails provide alternatives to driving downtown
Getting around the city from Northeast Flint is fairly easy. Most residential streets contain a sidewalk, allowing residents to walk to parks and businesses nearby. Cyclists can even use the Flint River Trail to reach downtown businesses and college campuses. The neighborhood is also served by city bus routes, offering an alternative to driving.
School choice offers alternatives to Potter Elementary
Flint schools use a choice program that allows students to apply to attend any school in the district. Most students begin at Potter Elementary, rated D-plus by Niche. Once they reach seventh grade, students attend the Accelerated Learning Academy, rated C-minus by Niche, where they stay until high school graduation. Some parents send their children to private charter schools in the area, such as the New Standard Academy, which does not have a Niche rating but receives a 3 out of 10 by Greatschools.
Potter School has an overall D+ on school ratings site Niche.com.
Over 700 students from across Flint attend The New Standard Academy.
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Some lingering concerns regarding water and crime
Although the Flint River forms a large flood zone that abuts Northeast Flint, there are no flood zones within the community that impact residential areas. Even so, water is still a sensitive topic in the city because of the Flint Drinking Water Crisis. In 2014, dangerous levels of lead entered city tap water due to improper water treatment measures. Two years later, water quality tests met federal safety requirements once again. Today, the recovery process of replacing outdated pipes in all homes across the city is nearing completion with assistance from the state government. However, the Environmental Protection Agency still recommends residents use a water filter in the interim.
Crime rates in Northeast Flint are generally lower than some parts of the city, but still a concern for some residents. The community's overall CAP Index score is only one point above the national average of 4. However, that is because low rates of property crime skew the data. Meanwhile, some rates of violent crime are twice the national average.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northeast Flint
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northeast Flint Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Flint, Flint sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Flint, Flint over the last 12 months is $85,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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