Bentbrook Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $362K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 5.2/10
You're driving through a 27-acre plat that doesn't try too hard—the homes sit on decent-sized lots with room to breathe, and the whole thing is close enough to matter without being close enough to feel crowded. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about eleven minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids lands at nineteen, which means you can actually use the city without living in it. There's a grocery store less than a mile out, thirty-six restaurants within walking distance if you're the type, and Pinewood Park is a ten-minute walk if you want to move without getting in the car. The Kentwood Public Schools serve the area, and if you need a coffee shop or want actual options for dinner, you're not hunting far.
Why people love it here
$362K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Bentbrook Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,459/mo
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Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Great Garden Buffet
BIGGBY COFFEE
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
Pinewood Park
Unnamed playground
Kraft Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
Kalamazoo/Gentian (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Bentbrook Estates 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bentbrook Estates home (around $362,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,409 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,409/mo | $64,251 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,774/mo | $73,973 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,896/mo | $77,224 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
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 Bentbrook Estates 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pinewood Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Great Garden Buffet
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Power of the Tongue Tasty Treats Catering Service
Restaurant
Wing Snob
Restaurant
Fast Food
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bentbrook Estates
- What do homes cost in Bentbrook Estates?
- The median home value in Bentbrook Estates is about $362,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bentbrook Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bentbrook Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bentbrook Estates?
- Bentbrook Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Bentbrook Estates walkable?
- Bentbrook Estates scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.