44th St & Shaffer Ave Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area is a neighborhood, part of Kentwood Public Schools and about 7 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $360,000.
11 homes for sale·Median $360K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.6/10
Out here, you're surrounded by the kind of amenities that don't require a road trip—groceries and restaurants are right at your doorstep, and a transit stop is equally close. The neighborhood itself is dominated by traditional homes, many anchoring corner lots and daylight homesites in developments like Wildflower Estates, where newer construction sits alongside mid-century brick ranches and updated properties. You're roughly 10 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the area walks a practical line between suburban space and genuine access. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and within a mile you've got 90 restaurants to choose from, with 60 grocery stores scattered across a two-mile radius—the kind of density that keeps you from ever wondering where to eat or shop. A park sits about a 15-minute walk away for when you need a break from the grid.
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Why people love it here
$360K median
- 51 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 9 min bike
- Dog Park: 11 min bike
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Median home price in 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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51 homes sold in 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$360K
51 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Expected Rent
$1,150/mo
$1,050 – $1,250 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Asian Delight Marketplace
+1 more
New Beginnings
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area Trail
Blue's Gym
Walma/Hunters Ridge (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in 44th St & Shaffer Ave 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area home (around $360,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,425 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,425/mo | $64,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,791/mo | $74,426 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,914/mo | $77,707 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$300K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$150K
Median
Who actually lends in 44th St & Shaffer Ave 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.
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for 44th St & Shaffer Ave 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)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Freddy Franks
Restaurant
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
China 1
Restaurant
Fast Food
New Beginnings
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Café
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Theon Boba Tea (Momo House)
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Living in 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area: the details
Is 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area a good place to live?
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Kentwood Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $360,000.
What does it cost to live in 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area?
Homes in 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area sell for a median of about $360,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 51 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area
- What do homes cost in 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area?
- The median home value in 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area right now, and 51 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area?
- 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area walkable?
- 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
