Breton Valley
Solid value in a growing area
Median $525K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 5.3/10
Breton Valley sits right in the Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area, where you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 14-minute drive gets you there, but far enough out that you've still got room to breathe on 34 acres of residential space. Homes here run around $500K, and the location pulls its weight—there's a transit stop steps away if you need it, a coffee shop and restaurant within about a 10-minute walk, and honestly, 138 restaurants within a mile means you're never stuck wondering what's for dinner. Two parks are within walking distance, including Stanaback Park just a 10-minute walk over, and if you need to hit Gerald R. Ford Airport, you're looking at 12 and a half minutes. Kids go to Excel Charter Academy, and the neighborhood has that mix of convenience and access that makes the commute feel less like a drag.
Why people love it here
$525K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail: 8 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Breton Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stanaback Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Domino's Pizza
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Johnny's Markets
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Karki Restaurant & Bar
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Stanaback Park
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Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
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Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
Unnamed bike path
Blue's Gym
Breton/Breton Valley (NB)
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Walgreens
Kentwood Library
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My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Excel Charter Academy
Crime in Breton Valley 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 Valley home (around $525,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,492 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,492/mo | $93,118 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,020/mo | $107,208 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,197/mo | $111,919 |
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
~$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 Valley 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Haludam 하루담
Restaurant
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fast Food
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☕ Coffee(20)
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🍺 Bars(24)
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🏫 Schools(28)
Alexander Hamilton School
School
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
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💪 Gyms(5)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(6)
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(11)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(8)
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⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Breton Valley
- What do homes cost in Breton Valley?
- The median home value in Breton Valley is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Breton Valley housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Breton Valley right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Breton Valley?
- Breton Valley is served by Excel Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Breton Valley walkable?
- Breton Valley scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.