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Woodland Mall and neighborhoods on 28th Street
Close to Gerald R. Ford International Airport and home to the religious college, Calvin University, East Paris is mostly a Kentwood city suburb, though some of the East Beltline area falls within the Grand Rapids city limits. Many Grand Rapids residents travel this way to access the Woodland Mall and other strips of shops and restaurants east of the city. “You’re close to everything, you’ve got all the shopping and restaurants right there, you’re not far from the airport, and not far from downtown, so you can get all you need right there,” says Scott Glisson, a Realtor with Goldwell Banker. “There’s not a ton of traffic either, with the exception of right by Woodland Mall, but not a ton on the freeways which take you wherever you need to go.” Folks that live here take advantage of large traditional suburban homes in slightly quieter subdivisions, though traffic noise can be a low hum throughout the day. Students here study within a few different districts, such as the Grand Rapids, Forest Hills and Kentwood public school systems.
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.
There are many large condominium and apartment communities in East Paris.
Colonial inspired homes are also quite prevalent in East Paris.
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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.
The Woodland Mall provides a shoppers paradise for East Paris locals and visitors alike.
East Paris has a huge variety of chain restaurants lining 28th St.
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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.
Meadow Brooke Elementary School has an overall rating of an A on Niche.com.
Northern High School is on a campus with the middle and 5/6 schools.
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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.
Calvin University's campus resides entirely in the East Paris neighborhood.
Northeast Park has long stretches of nature trails running all over the park and neighborhood.
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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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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
Airport
Gerald R Ford International
13 min drive
Bus
29th & Shaffer (Wb)
Bus
Raybrook & Claystone (Sb)
Bus
28th West Of East Paris (Wb)
Bus
29th & Lake Eastbrook (Eb)
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36th & East Paris (Eb)
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Lake Eastbrook & 28th (Nb)
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East Paris & 36th (Nb)
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
Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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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