Brookmark Gardens
Solid value in a growing area
Median $273K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 5.1/10
Brookmark Gardens sits on 53 acres in the 52nd St & Kalamazoo Ave Area, a stretch of West Michigan where strip malls give way to residential blocks and you're roughly equidistant between Gerald R. Ford airport and downtown Grand Rapids—about 12 minutes to either. Homes here run around $257K, and you're fed by Kentwood Public Schools. The bones of the place are straightforward: a transit stop is basically at your doorstep, a coffee shop less than a mile away, and a grocery within a 13-minute walk. Restaurants cluster thick in the vicinity—48 within a mile—so you won't lack for options on a weeknight. Pinewood Park sits a reasonable walk out if you need green space. It's the kind of subdivision that works because it doesn't overcomplicate things: decent access, reasonable pricing, and enough nearby to mean you're not stranded.
Why people love it here
$273K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Brookmark Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,852/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Casey's
+1 more
FENG CHA
Despecho Sports Bar
Pinewood Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
East-West Trail
Planet Fitness
Kalamazoo/Pembroke (SB)
+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 Brookmark 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 Brookmark Gardens home (around $272,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,814 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,814/mo | $48,377 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,089/mo | $55,697 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,180/mo | $58,145 |
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 Brookmark 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
Pinewood Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Casey's
Restaurant
Jimmy V's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+9 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(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 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 Brookmark Gardens
- What do homes cost in Brookmark Gardens?
- The median home value in Brookmark Gardens is about $272,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brookmark Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brookmark Gardens right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brookmark Gardens?
- Brookmark Gardens is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Brookmark Gardens walkable?
- Brookmark Gardens scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.