East Hills
Suburban Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kent County 49503, 49506
Homes preserved for over a century
The area has seen a steady increase in developments over the last century, giving it architectural diversity and flair. Large multifamily houses from the late 1800s sit alongside Colonial and Victorian Revivals from the 20s. "Some houses have been converted into rental properties, and many of the people living there work in some kind of medical field at 'Medical Mile,' the area's strip of hospitals and medical facilities," Smallegan says. Those looking to set down roots in East Hills can find homes and condos between $200,000 and $475,000. Houses sell after only a week on the market despite being $40,000 more expensive than the Grand Rapids average. Though some homes are over a century old, their residents are younger than average. Bringing a youthful glow to the buildings are recent renovations and pristine and colorful paint jobs to admire on a walk down the tree-lined sidewalks.
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Cherry Street leads to Cherry Park
East Hills has an active group behind it: the East Hills Council of Neighbors. The council meets regularly at the neighborhood's central Cherry Park. The organization also hosts a large annual event in the fall at Wealthy Theatre, with food, drinks and giveaways. Cherry Park offers plenty to do with its tennis and basketball courts, shaded picnic tables and playground. On the weekends, local bands can perform for the community that loves to gather. Fuller Park is one mile north and has baseball and soccer fields, as well as an enclosed dog park for playing fetch.
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Students choose their academic focus
The Grand Rapids Public Schools system allows students in the city to apply to and enroll in schools outside of their attendance boundaries. Congress Elementary, however, is in the neighborhood and boasts a B rating on Niche. Alger Middle School is rated a C-minus and has a standout basketball team. Ottawa Hills High School is where students can choose to attend from ninth through twelfth grade. It has an academic focus on media production, hospitality and tourism and is rated a C.
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A mile from downtown
Multiple bus stops in East Hills are part of 'The Rapid' bus system. Two dozen routes service Grand Rapids, and residents of East Hills can get downtown via Cherry Street. Downtown is just 1 mile away and is where the area's medical centers and hospitals are. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 12 miles southeast.The restaurants and shops of Cherry Street
East Hills residents can leave their doorsteps and stroll to the "center of the universe" in minutes. The particularly walkable Cherry Street is paved with red brick and lined with restaurants like Cherie Inn, where breakfast — particularly eggs benedict — is the specialty. Across the street, at Books & Mortar, the newest hardcovers are available to peruse. Colorful light floods in from the stained-glass window at Brewery Vivant. Operating out of an old funeral home parlor that dates back to 1948, the chapel for beer has flights and American fare. The sunny patio also holds events and markets. Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar is on the area's southern border and serves small plates and charcuterie boards to accompany the espresso-based beverages and wine by the bottle. Tattoo parlors, clothing shops and home décor stores round out the petite shops, and the streets come to life with holiday cheer during the winter. Little markets are around the area, but the nearest chain supermarket, Great Giant, is 2 miles south.
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Written By
Connor Bryan
Photography Contributed By
Jonathan Fairfield
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Helena Rosenberger
Helena Rosenberger
Real Broker LLC
(616) 947-3320
106 Total Sales
1 in East Hills
$260,000 Price
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Justin Blevins
Justin Blevins
RE/MAX Of Grand Rapids
(616) 741-3348
90 Total Sales
1 in East Hills
$390,000 Price
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Mark Brace
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
(269) 430-2613
891 Total Sales
3 in East Hills
$250K - $519K Price Range
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Tanya Powell-May
Tanya Powell-May
Keller Williams GR North
(616) 202-5928
303 Total Sales
1 in East Hills
$245,000 Price
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Pamela Merriman
Pamela Merriman
616 Realty LLC
(269) 397-3819
218 Total Sales
1 in East Hills
$399,000 Price
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Scott West
Scott West
Responds QuicklyGreen Square Properties LLC
(269) 397-4349
277 Total Sales
1 in East Hills
$197,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hillcrest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Soccer
Cherry Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Midtown Green
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fuller Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Sigsbee Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Foster Park
- Picnic Area
Baldwin Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Hills, Grand Rapids sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Hills, Grand Rapids over the last 12 months is $285,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$309,900
Median Sale Price
$285,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$280,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$372,600
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
75
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
504
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2011
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,675
Below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,630
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,138
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,327
Median Age
32
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,485
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,410
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
62.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
86.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
46''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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