East Kentwood
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
East Kentwood is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Kentwood Public Schools and about 7 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $333,000.
10 homes for sale·Median $333K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 5.2/10
The name traces back to East Kentwood High School, which opened in the fall of 1970. The district built it as "East" expecting a second campus — a "West Kentwood" — to follow, but that school was never constructed, so the single name endured and eventually came to describe the whole eastern side of the City of Kentwood. There's no formally platted neighborhood by this name. Locals use it for the stretch of Kentwood along the Kalamazoo Avenue SE and Breton Avenue SE corridors, roughly between 52nd and 60th Streets, that feeds the high school at 6230 Kalamazoo Ave SE — one of only two public high schools in Michigan with an ice arena on campus.
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Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Old Farm Shores Dog Park: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
$333K median
- 36 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in East Kentwood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,257/mo
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36 homes sold in East Kentwood this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Old Farm Shores Dog Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Median Sale · Houses
$348K
26 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$276K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Old Farm Shores Dog Park
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,225 – $1,450 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Horrocks Market
+1 more
El Rancherito Taqueria
+1 more
THEON BOBA TEA (MOMO HOUSE)
+1 more
JASON BAR & POOL
+1 more
Old Farm Shores Dog Park
+1 more
Rondo Station Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Blue's Gym
44th/Applewood (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in East Kentwood 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 East Kentwood home (around $332,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,240 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,240/mo | $59,723 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,578/mo | $68,740 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,691/mo | $71,771 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$111K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$350K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$422K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$211K
Median
Who actually lends in East Kentwood, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 East Kentwood 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(30)
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Himalayan Feast DBA Desi Spice | Best Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Wings & Waves
Restaurant
El Rancherito Taqueria
Restaurant
Rumi’s Garden
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Old Farm Shores Dog Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Living in East Kentwood: the details
Is East Kentwood a good place to live?
East Kentwood is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Kentwood Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $333,000.
What does it cost to live in East Kentwood?
The typical home in East Kentwood goes for around $333,000. There are 10 homes for sale here right now and 36 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about East Kentwood
- What do homes cost in East Kentwood?
- The median home value in East Kentwood is about $332,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Kentwood housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in East Kentwood right now, and 36 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Kentwood?
- East Kentwood is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is East Kentwood walkable?
- East Kentwood scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
