Belknap Bluffs (Kent)
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $275K·Walkability 5.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
The thing you'll notice first is how walkable this stretch actually is—coffee and dinner are both a quick walk away, so you're not stuck needing the car for every little thing. It's the kind of setup where you can roll out of bed and grab breakfast without overthinking it, which sounds small until you're living it.
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Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 130 parks within 1 mile
- Coit Park: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
$275K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
Dues and sales at Belknap Bluffs (Kent)
From the MLSPeople report HOA fees ranging from $365 to $390 a month.
Based on 2 listings in this development, most recently September 2026. Dues are set by the association and change over time — confirm the current amount and what it covers before you rely on it.
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Median home price in Belknap Bluffs (Kent)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,963/mo
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Based on 43 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Nearest Park
Coit Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
130
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Zoup!
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Coit Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Communitea Wellness
Michigan/Coit (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Belknap Bluffs (Kent) 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Belknap Bluffs (Kent) home (around $275,000) at today's 7.32% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,951 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $1,511 · Property tax (est.) $344 · Insurance (est.) $96 = $1,951/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,951/mo | $52,033 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,243/mo | $59,821 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,343/mo | $62,492 |
Estimates use a 7.32% 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.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Belknap Bluffs (Kent) 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)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Damascus Middle Eastern Grill
Restaurant
Urban Chopstix
Restaurant
Zoup!
Fast Food
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Smashburger
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
Café
Rowster Coffee
Café
Angelina cakes
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Marys School
Grand Rapids Public School
School
Turner School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Belknap Bluffs (Kent)
- What do homes cost in Belknap Bluffs (Kent)?
- The median home value in Belknap Bluffs (Kent) is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Belknap Bluffs (Kent) housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Belknap Bluffs (Kent) right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Belknap Bluffs (Kent)?
- Belknap Bluffs (Kent) is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Belknap Bluffs (Kent) walkable?
- Belknap Bluffs (Kent) scores 5.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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