Breton Gardens
Solid value in a growing area
Median $349K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 5.1/10
Early morning or just as the sun starts dropping—that's when Breton Gardens really shows itself, the light catching the brick and siding on these modest homes that sit on quarter-acre lots, close enough together that you feel the shape of the neighborhood but far enough apart that you've actually got room. It's a tight 10-acre subdivision near 52nd and Kalamazoo, which means the grocery is a 10-minute walk away and there are 84 restaurants within a mile, so dinner out isn't an expedition. Creekside Park sits less than a mile off if you want green space without leaving the area, and the transit stop is practically at the end of the street—three minutes on foot. Homes here run around $345K, and they're in Kentwood Public Schools, with Gerald R. Ford airport just 13 minutes away and downtown Grand Rapids close enough that you're not commuting into another world.
Why people love it here
$349K median
- 2 recent sales
11,700 sq ft avg lots
- 30 homes
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Median home price in Breton Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,372/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$349K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.23 ac – 0.42 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Cabana Tres Amigos
+1 more
FENG CHA
Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
60th/Ridgebrook (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Breton Gardens 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Breton Gardens home (around $349,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,324 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,324/mo | $61,981 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,676/mo | $71,360 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,794/mo | $74,496 |
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 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 Gardens 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Creekside Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Restaurant
Jimmy V's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Tacos el Cuñado Kentwood
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Saint Mary Magdalena School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Breton Gardens
- What do homes cost in Breton Gardens?
- The median home value in Breton Gardens is about $349,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Breton Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Breton Gardens right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Breton Gardens?
- Breton Gardens is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Breton Gardens walkable?
- Breton Gardens scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.