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
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
+1 more
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
JASON BAR & POOL
+1 more
Rondo Station Park
+1 more
Rondo Station Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Blue's Gym
44th/Stauffer (EB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
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
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Bowen 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.
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Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 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 Bowen 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
El Rancherito Taqueria
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Tropicala Taste
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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.