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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Old Farm Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
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.