Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent)
Walkable and connected
Median $330K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.2/10
What might catch you off guard here is how walkable things actually are—you've got coffee and a restaurant right at your doorstep, and the grocery store is a 12-minute walk away. For a condo community, that's the kind of access that saves you from needing to drive for the small stuff. The units themselves are straightforward, honest spaces without the marketing fluff; you get what you're looking at, and neighbors tend to appreciate that directness.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- City Built Brewing Company: 1 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 90 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 4 min walk
- Canal Street Park: 4 min walk
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Median home price in Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
City Built Brewing Company
White Water Cafe
White Water Lounge
Canal Street Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Canal Park (CW)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 43 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Nearest Park
Canal Street Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
90
within 1 mile
Crime in Boardwalk Condominiums (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 Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent) home (around $330,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,195 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,195/mo | $58,531 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,527/mo | $67,388 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,638/mo | $70,349 |
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
~$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 Boardwalk Condominiums (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)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Chicago Beef Joint
Restaurant
Silva
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
White Water Cafe
Café
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
Café
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Turner School
School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Marys School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent)
- What do homes cost in Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent)?
- The median home value in Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent) is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent) housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent) right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent)?
- Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent) is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent) walkable?
- Boardwalk Condominiums (Kent) scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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