Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area
Easy outdoor access
2 homes for sale·Median $359K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 6.0/10
So we ended up out here because you've got restaurants literally at your doorstep—354 of them within a mile—and the grocery stores are everywhere, which sounds like overkill until you're actually living it and realize how much time that saves. There's a transit stop right there too if you need it, and the coffee's a quick five-minute walk. Covenant Park is three minutes on foot, and there are two other parks nearby if you want some green space without leaving the neighborhood. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 19 minutes away, and if you're flying out of Gerald R. Ford, you're looking at just over nine minutes to the airport, which honestly became a bigger deal than I thought it would be. The real thing, though—the thing that keeps pulling us back—is how dense and accessible it all is without feeling cramped. You're in Lighthouse Academy territory, sitting right in Kentwood city, and there's this built-in convenience that makes you realize you don't need much else.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Covenant Park: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min drive
$359K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,437/mo
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4 homes sold in Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Covenant Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Super Green Market
+1 more
Thai Fusion
+1 more
Cafe Bar Mahala
+1 more
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
+1 more
Covenant Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
Unnamed bike path
The Other Body Shop
East Paris/36th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area home (around $359,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,388 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,388/mo | $63,675 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,749/mo | $73,310 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,870/mo | $76,531 |
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.
Who actually lends in Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 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 Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area 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)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Freddy Franks
Restaurant
Thai Fusion
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
Crepe N Dip Kentwood Mi
Café
Moka Roots Coffee House
Café
Cafe Bar Mahala
Café
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
Restaurant
Twisted Tap Distillery
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Stanaback Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area
- What do homes cost in Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area?
- The median home value in Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area is about $359,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area?
- Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area walkable?
- Broadmoor Ave & 36th St Area scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
