Bowen Estates
Walkable and connected
Median $386K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 5.2/10
Bowen Estates is a tight 4-acre subdivision where the lots run about a third of an acre each—small enough that you're genuinely close to neighbors, large enough that you're not stacked on top of them. The real charm is the location: you're 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just 12 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means commuting doesn't eat your life, but you're also hemmed in by 84 restaurants and a dozen grocery stores within a mile, so you'll never wonder where dinner is coming from. Homes here run around $386K, and Kentwood Public Schools handles the schools. Transit is genuinely close—a four-minute walk to the nearest stop—and Rondo Station Park is practically your backyard. The real kicker, though: you can grab coffee in ten minutes and a meal in two.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken: 5 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 6 min walk
- Rondo Station Park: 6 min walk
$386K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Bowen Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,623/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rondo Station Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$386K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.33 ac – 0.35 ac
Frequently asked about Bowen Estates
- What do homes cost in Bowen Estates?
- The median home value in Bowen Estates is about $386,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bowen Estates?
- Bowen Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Bowen Estates walkable?
- Bowen Estates scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.