Birnumwood Farms
Solid value in a growing area
Median $440K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 5.1/10
Birnumwood Farms is a 20-acre subdivision where you can actually walk to a park—Covenant Park sits five minutes on foot, and three others are within a mile—which matters more than it sounds when you're living on lots averaging just over a third of an acre. Homes here run around $504K, and the streets feel ordered without feeling sterile; Gerald R. Ford Airport is less than ten minutes away if you need it, while downtown Grand Rapids sits about eighteen minutes off. A dozen restaurants cluster within walking distance, a grocery store is a mile down the road, and you're technically in the Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area, which means you're in the Lighthouse Academy school district. It's the kind of place where proximity actually works—tight enough that you can reach things, spread out enough that you still have your own lot.
Why people love it here
$440K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 7 min bike
- Covenant Park: 10 min bike
15,133 sq ft avg lots
- 33 homes
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Median home price in Birnumwood Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,986/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$440K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.23 ac – 0.51 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Covenant Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
New Beginnings
+1 more
Mahala Cafe Bar
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
Dog Park Trail
Planet Fitness
Walma/44th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Birnumwood 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 Birnumwood Farms home (around $439,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,926 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,926/mo | $78,024 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,369/mo | $89,830 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,517/mo | $93,778 |
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 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 Birnumwood 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Freddy Franks
Restaurant
Thai Fusion
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Crepe N Dip Kentwood Mi
Café
Moka Roots Coffee House
Café
Scooter's Coffee
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
Bar
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
Karki Restaurant & Bar
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 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(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Birnumwood Farms
- What do homes cost in Birnumwood Farms?
- The median home value in Birnumwood Farms is about $439,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Birnumwood Farms housing market?
- no homes are listed in Birnumwood Farms right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Birnumwood Farms?
- Birnumwood Farms is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Birnumwood Farms walkable?
- Birnumwood Farms scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.