East Paris
Condos and traditional suburban homes near Interstate 96
Condos south of 28th Street consist of units in either apartment-style buildings or communities with attached garages. One to three bedrooms can cost between $175,000 and $350,000. Single family homes near Forest Pointe Apartments are mostly constructions from the late 1990s and early 2000s, with traditional architecture and two-car garages. These homes can cost between $270,000 and $340,000. Homes west of I-96 can range from luxury condo homes to traditional-style suburban residences, fetching between $200,000 and over $550,000. East of I-96, buyers can find quiet cul-de-sacs under mature trees, where homes can cost between $350,000 and over $650,000.
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Woodland Mall and 28th Street restaurants
There are dozens of shopping and dining options along the 28th Street corridor. Folks come from all around Grand Rapids to go to Woodland Mall, a particularly popular spot for weekend shopping, its two-story Barnes & Noble and the Phoenix movie theater. The Woodland Mall is also set to open its Main Event entertainment venue very soon, which will include a bowling alley, arcade, laser tag and billiards. “This will be a great place that people will be able to go at nighttime and hangout, eat, bowl, you know? Especially since the mall started closing earlier,” Glisson says. Though the area is known for its many familiar chains, locally owned restaurants like Beer City Bread Co have Grand Rapids brews and tasty meals. For grocery trips, the local Sam's Club and Trader Joe's are right down the street, and the nearest Meijer is just across I-96 on 28th Street.
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Kentwood and Grand Rapids public schools
Depending on their address, students can study within the Kentwood Public School district, first attending Endeavor Elementary School, which is graded a B-plus on Niche. They can then move on to Crestwood Middle School, graded a B, and finally East Kentwood High School, graded an A. Students may also study within the Forest Hills Public School district, which begins with Meadow Brook Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade, and then Northern Trails School for fifth and sixth grades. They can then move on to Northern Hills Middle School for seventh and eighth grades. All three schools are graded an A. Forest Hills Northern High School, graded an A-plus, has an expansive campus and several sports fields and courts.
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Calvin University green spaces and Northeast Park
Residents can visit Calvin University’s Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens to enjoy over 100 acres of protected wetlands and woodlands. The preserve is noted for having trees that are almost 250 years old. The Helen and Vincent Bunker Interpretive Center offers educational programs and opportunities to see turtles and frogs. Most popular for its playground and basketball court, Camelot Park is connected to several residential sidewalks. At Northeast Park, locals can stroll along forested nature trails and enjoy views of the nearby pond. East Paris also has two indoor trampoline parks, Sky Zone and Launch Trampoline Park, where families can play together. Patterson Ice Center has a pair of ice rinks where folks can sign up for hockey leagues or enjoy open skating.
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Commutes on I-96 and 28th Street
East Beltline Avenue takes drivers from Grand Rapids all the way to bustling 28th Street before turning into Broadmore Avenue. Not far away is the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which is about 5 miles east on 28th Street. East Beltline Avenue takes residents 9 miles northwest to downtown Grand Rapids, which is about 15 minutes by car. Locals can go downtown to enjoy the many activities and attractions, or head to the many teaching hospitals and clinics at ‘Medical Mile’ on Michigan Street. The area’s main thoroughfare, 28th Street, stretches all the way through Wyoming to Grandville and the Rivertown Crossings Mall.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Emily Garcia Homes
Emily Garcia Homes
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
(616) 344-6263
124 Total Sales
1 in East Paris
$232,000 Price
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Faune Benson
Faune Benson
Five Star Real Estate LLC Main Grand Rapi
(231) 666-6274
42 Total Sales
1 in East Paris
$158,000 Price
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David de Velder
David de Velder
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
(616) 816-4658
23 Total Sales
1 in East Paris
$170,000 Price
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Pamela Foster
Pamela Foster
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
(616) 816-5793
19 Total Sales
1 in East Paris
$333,250 Price
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Cathy Nyboer
Cathy Nyboer
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 816-1847
83 Total Sales
2 in East Paris
$207K - $285K Price Range
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Mark Brace
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
(269) 430-2613
871 Total Sales
14 in East Paris
$170K - $547K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Camelot Park
Northeast Park
Stanaback Park
Manhattan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Ken-O-Sha Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Ridgemoor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Paris | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Paris Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Paris, Kentwood sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Paris, Kentwood over the last 12 months is $610,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Sale Price
$610,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$457,234
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$372,699
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
81
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,364
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,065
Above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,070
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,166
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Wednesday, Jul 304:30 - 6:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,330 - $3,455 per month
- ReNew Woodland Ranch South
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 740+ Sq Ft
- 3300 East Paris Ave SE
- Kentwood, MI
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$1,024 - $1,208 per month
- Eastland Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 385+ Sq Ft
- 4243 Forest Creek Ct SE
- Grand Rapids, MI
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$1,172 - $2,300 per month
- Foote Hills Apartments - Grand Rapids, MI
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 680+ Sq Ft
- 4630 Common Way Dr SE
- Grand Rapids, MI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
17,260
Median Age
34
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,404
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,942
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
42.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
119''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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