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Subdivision29.6 acres

Garden Park

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$227K median

  • 6 sales in past year
🎓Schools
49

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 30 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
43

Somewhat walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet residential area in Kentwood offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with convenient access to daily necessities. Residents enjoy walking distance to Kellogg Woods Park and easy access to US-131 for commuting throughout the Grand Rapids metro. The neighborhood features modest lot sizes averaging 0.13 acres, creating a close-knit community feel while still providing space for fenced backyards and gardening.

With 10 restaurants within a mile and 8 grocery stores within two miles, daily errands are manageable despite the car-dependent nature of the area. The location strikes a balance between peaceful residential living and urban convenience. Students attend Kentwood Public Schools, which includes some highly-rated options nearby. This area works well for first-time buyers, families seeking affordable suburban living, investors, and anyone wanting a quiet base with reasonable access to Grand Rapids amenities.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$243K

6 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

151

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

2949 sq ft – 0.35 ac

Homeowner Rate

59.37%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.9
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 30 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

6Southwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 332 students · 17:1 · 1.3 mi
5Glenwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 406 students · 16:1 · 0.9 mi
5Brookwood ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 349 students · 16:1 · 1.7 mi
4Townline ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 307 students · 17:1 · 0.5 mi
4Meadowlawn ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 378 students · 17:1 · 1.4 mi
3Valleywood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 514 students · 15:1 · 1.3 mi
1Crossroads Alternative High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 242 students · 20:1 · 0.5 mi

Walkability

4.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
3.7
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
6.5
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Aldi

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Walmart Supercenter
9 minbike
Supermercado La Victoria
9 minbike
Meijer
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Popeyes

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Wendy's
7 minbike
Culver's
7 minbike
Burger King
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Cafe Boba

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
Starbucks
7 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Kellogg Woods Park

11 minwalk· 7 min bike· 6 min drive
Ideal Park
7 minbike
Kelloggsville Park
9 minbike
Veterans' Memorial Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Kellogg Woods Park Playground

11 minwalk· 7 min bike· 6 min drive
Veterans' Memorial Park Playground
7 mindrive
Home Acres Park Playground
7 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Interurban Trail

3 mindrive
East-West Trail
4 mindrive
Haughey Avenue Southwest
7 mindrive
Carson Avenue Southwest
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Interurban Trail

12 minwalk· 5 min bike
Interurban Trail
6 minbike
Interurban Trail
7 minbike
Interurban Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Maple Hill Golf Course

14 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
10 mindrive
Stonewater Country Club
9 mindrive
The Pines Golf Course
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Planet Fitness

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
Blue's Gym
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Walkable

54th Street Station (NB)

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
54th Street Station (SB)
11 minwalk
60th Street Station (NB)
12 minwalk
Division/54th (SB)
13 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

9 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
12 minbike
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Rite Aid
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL Library - Kentwood

10 mindrive
Kentwood Library
10 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
12 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

9 mindrive
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema South

7 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026