Breton Woods
Solid value in a growing area
Median $315K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 5.1/10
Breton Woods sits on 8 acres near the intersection of 52nd Street and Kalamazoo Avenue, where the landscape opens into the kind of low-density residential pocket that still feels present-day Kentwood. Quarter-acre lots mean real yards without feeling remote—you're 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and 14 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, so the geography works both ways. Homes here run around $317K.
Why people love it here
$315K median
- Based on 3yr sales
11,073 sq ft avg lots
- 23 homes
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Median home price in Breton Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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Median Sale Price
$315K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
23
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.23 ac – 0.33 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
+1 more
Bambu Dessert Drinks
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Kellogg Woods Park
+1 more
Kellogg Woods Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
East-West Trail
M-6 Pathway
Planet Fitness
Eastern/Bellewood (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
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 Woods 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 Woods home (around $315,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,095 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,095/mo | $55,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,412/mo | $64,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,518/mo | $67,152 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Woods 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
Kellogg Woods Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
China City
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Kelloggsville School
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 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(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Breton Woods
- What do homes cost in Breton Woods?
- The median home value in Breton Woods is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Breton Woods?
- Breton Woods is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Breton Woods walkable?
- Breton Woods scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.