Bergin Farms
Solid value in a growing area
Median $263K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 5.1/10
Bergin Farms is a four-acre subdivision where lots average just over a quarter acre, the kind of tight spacing that makes neighbors feel like they're sharing a single long driveway—which sounds cramped until you realize the trade-off is proximity to everything else. Twenty-four restaurants sit within a mile, and a coffee shop is about a fifteen-minute walk if you're willing to cross a parking lot or two; the nearest grocery is just over a mile away, and transit stops are right at the curb. Homes here run around $330K and feed into Kentwood Public Schools. Gerald R. Ford airport is thirteen minutes out, downtown Grand Rapids fourteen, so you're genuinely close to both without living in either, which is the whole point of the 52nd Street and Kalamazoo Avenue area. The real detail that sticks: a transit score of 10 out of 10, which means Bergin Farms sits where the bus grid actually works.
Why people love it here
$263K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Eastern/56th (SB): 2 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
12,114 sq ft avg lots
- 11 homes
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Median home price in Bergin Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,786/mo
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Median Sale Price
$263K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.23 ac – 0.40 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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+1 more
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
+1 more
Bambu Dessert Drinks
Bar Down Grill
Kellogg Woods Park
+1 more
Kellogg Woods Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
Interurban Trail
East-West Trail
Planet Fitness
Eastern/56th (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Bergin Farms 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 Bergin Farms home (around $263,100) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,750 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,750/mo | $46,665 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,015/mo | $53,726 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,103/mo | $56,088 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Bergin Farms 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
Kellogg Woods Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
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Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
China City
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Kelloggsville School
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
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(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bergin Farms
- What do homes cost in Bergin Farms?
- The median home value in Bergin Farms is about $263,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bergin Farms?
- Bergin Farms is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Bergin Farms walkable?
- Bergin Farms scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.