C. Kent Jakeway Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $338K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.9/10
When you turn onto the block, you notice right away how compact everything feels—four acres of modest lots, each around a fifth of an acre, with homes clustered close enough that the neighborhood has real density without feeling cramped. C. Kent Jakeway Add. sits in the heart of the North End, where downtown Grand Rapids is just eight minutes away and a transit stop is practically at your doorstep. The median home value hovers around $359K, and you're served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. What makes this plat genuinely useful: forty-two restaurants within a mile, a grocery store at 1.2 miles, and Aberdeen Park a four-minute walk away—the kind of immediate access that means you're not constantly driving for basics. The river launches and seven parks within a mile confirm what the location promises: you're in a neighborhood built for people who want to stay put and walk to what matters.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Tap: 2 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$338K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in C. Kent Jakeway Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,291/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
+1 more
Sparrows Coffee
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Aberdeen Park
+1 more
Aberdeen Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Evelyn (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 18 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$338K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.12 ac – 0.18 ac
Crime in C. Kent Jakeway Add. 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 C. Kent Jakeway Add. home (around $337,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,245 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,245/mo | $59,862 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,584/mo | $68,919 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,698/mo | $71,948 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for C. Kent Jakeway Add. 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
Aberdeen Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Palmer School
Kent Hills School
Wellerwood School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about C. Kent Jakeway Add.
- What do homes cost in C. Kent Jakeway Add.?
- The median home value in C. Kent Jakeway Add. is about $337,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the C. Kent Jakeway Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in C. Kent Jakeway Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve C. Kent Jakeway Add.?
- C. Kent Jakeway Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is C. Kent Jakeway Add. walkable?
- C. Kent Jakeway Add. scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.