Breton Commons
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 5.5/10
You can reach Gerald R. Ford Airport in about ten minutes from Breton Commons, a ten-acre subdivision laid out near the corner of 44th Street and Shaffer Avenue on Kentwood's east side—handy if you're catching an early flight, and downtown Grand Rapids is roughly sixteen minutes away. The real convenience shows up in the immediate radius: a grocery store is three minutes on foot, and you've got forty-eight restaurants within a mile, which means dinner options range from quick weeknight runs to something more deliberate. A transit stop sits just steps away, and Old Farm Park is a seven-minute walk if you need green space fast. Homes here run in the mid-$300Ks, and they're served by Kentwood Public Schools, putting you in a location where errands are straightforward and you're never far from either an exit ramp or a proper meal.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Breton/Breton Ct (NB): 2 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min walk
- Crosswinds No.2 Area Trail: 9 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Horrocks Market
+1 more
Wings & Waves
+1 more
THEON BOBA TEA (MOMO HOUSE)
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
+1 more
Old Farm Park
+1 more
Old Farm Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Unnamed bike path
Blue's Gym
Breton/Breton Ct (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Old Farm Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Breton Commons 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 Breton Commons 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)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Wings & Waves
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Himalayan Feast DBA Desi Spice | Best Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Restaurant
The Candied Yam Delightful Southern Cuisine (44th Street)
Restaurant
Rumi’s Garden
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+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(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Breton Commons
- What schools serve Breton Commons?
- Breton Commons is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Breton Commons walkable?
- Breton Commons scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.