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Subdivision11.8 acres

Brownes Plat

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$287K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • Spectrum Health South Pavilion: 6 min walk
  • 2 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
55

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 22 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This quiet 12-acre residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging 0.30 acres. The spacious properties provide room to breathe, with homes featuring large backyards perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Residents enjoy convenient access to daily necessities, with nearby amenities including 10 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just minutes away. The area's excellent transit connectivity makes commuting straightforward, while the proximity to essential services adds to the everyday convenience.

Students attend Kentwood Public Schools, which includes some highly-rated options in the district. While the area maintains a quiet, residential character, the balance of space and accessibility creates an appealing environment. This location works particularly well for families seeking larger lots and peaceful surroundings while maintaining easy access to urban conveniences, as well as anyone who values privacy and space without sacrificing connectivity to the broader Grand Rapids area.

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$244K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

29

Median Lot Size

0.30 ac

0.16 ac – 1.1 ac

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.1
🍽️Dining
2.5
🌳Nature
2.3
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Save-A-Lot

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Aldi
10 mindrive
Meijer
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Subway

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Tacos Don Jose
6 minbike
Arby's
6 minbike
Umi Sushi & Grill
7 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Quick drive

CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Ideal Park
9 mindrive
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
7 mindrive
Earle Brewer Park
7 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

McDonald's PlayPlace

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 7 min drive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Connector to Kent Trails

12 mindrive
Interurban Trail
6 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
9 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
11 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

M-6 Trail

6 minbike· 17 min walk
M-6 Trail
6 minbike
M-6 Trail
7 minbike
M-6 Trail
6 minbike

+1 more

Golf Courses
Quick drive

Railside Golf Club

11 mindrive
Stonewater Country Club
9 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Spectrum Health South Pavilion

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
13 minwalk
Pine Rest
13 minwalk
60th Street Station (NB)
12 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch

11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema South

11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
13 mindrive

Nearby Schools

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 22 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

7East Kentwood High SchoolHigh · 10-12 · 2,010 students · 19:1 · 2.6 mi
6Southwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 332 students · 17:1 · 1.1 mi
5Glenwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 406 students · 16:1 · 2.0 mi
5Brookwood ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 349 students · 16:1 · 2.8 mi
4Townline ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 307 students · 17:1 · 1.3 mi
1Crossroads Alternative High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 242 students · 20:1 · 1.2 mi

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026