Brinks Plat No. 1 — satellite view
Subdivision5.3 acres

Brinks Plat No. 1

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$295K median

🚶Walkability
52

Somewhat walkable

  • East-West Trail: 3 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 29 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10
🚴Bike path access

This compact 5-acre community in Kent County offers a quiet residential setting with generous lot sizes averaging a quarter-acre, giving homeowners more space than typical suburban developments. The area provides solid transit access with an 8/10 rating, making commutes convenient, while fitness options score well at 6.5/10. Residents enjoy easy access to nearby amenities including 11 grocery stores within two miles and Summerwood Park for outdoor recreation, though nature access is more limited locally.

The community serves families through Kentwood Public Schools, with the strongest nearby school earning a 7/10 rating. With nearly 60% owner-occupied homes and larger lots, this area appeals to those seeking a quieter suburban lifestyle with good transit connections. The setting works particularly well for commuters who value space and convenience over walkable urban amenities, and families looking for affordable homeownership with room to grow.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$295K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

18

Median Lot Size

0.26 ac

0.23 ac – 0.28 ac

Homeowner Rate

59.37%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.2

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.1
🍽️Dining
5.2
🌳Nature
2.3
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Supermercado La Victoria

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Mediterranian Island International Foods
7 mindrive
Aldi
7 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

KFC

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Burger King
9 minwalk
Chicken Wok
6 mindrive
Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Tim Hortons

6 mindrive· 30 min walk· 14 min bike
Cone City
6 mindrive
Starbucks
8 mindrive
Cafe Boba
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

The Pump House

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

9 mindrive· 19 min bike
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Burgis Park

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Summerwood Park
7 minbike
Veterans' Memorial Park
11 minbike
Kellogg Woods Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Haughey Avenue Southwest

7 mindrive
East-West Trail
4 mindrive
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
8 mindrive
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
4 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

East-West Trail

3 minwalk· 2 min bike
East-West Trail
5 minwalk
East-West Trail
6 minwalk
East-West Trail
7 minwalk

+1 more

Golf Courses
Quick drive

Stonewater Country Club

10 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Planet Fitness

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Blue's Gym
7 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Eastern/East-West Trail (NB)

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Eastern/52nd (NB)
8 minwalk
Eastern/East-West Trail (SB)
9 minwalk
Eastern/52nd (SB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

CVS Pharmacy

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Zuah Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Rite Aid
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Kentwood Library

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
KDL Library - Kentwood
7 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

6 mindrive· 16 min bike
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema South

7 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
13 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 29 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

7Bowen ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 365 students · 15:1 · 1.0 mi
7Challenger ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 341 students · 14:1 · 1.7 mi
5Brookwood ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 349 students · 16:1 · 0.8 mi
5Glenwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 406 students · 16:1 · 0.9 mi
4Meadowlawn ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 378 students · 17:1 · 0.2 mi
4Townline ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 307 students · 17:1 · 1.7 mi
3Valleywood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 514 students · 15:1 · 0.1 mi
1Crossroads Alternative High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 242 students · 20:1 · 1.7 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026