Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $390K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
...so yeah, out here you're looking at land—real land, like one to three acres where you can actually breathe and see your property lines. Homes tend to run anywhere from updated farmhouses to custom ranches, a lot of them with decks overlooking ponds or acreage, cathedral ceilings, the kind of kitchens where people actually want to hang out. The area sits in Tyrone township, which has that rolling-hills thing going on, lakes scattered through the region, golf courses nearby if that matters to you. Closest grocery is about five miles out, and Ball Creek Park sits a mile and a half away if you want to get off the property without going far. Schools fall under Kent City Community Schools. Drive downtown Grand Rapids runs about thirty minutes, so you're not completely cut off from the city when you need it, but you're far enough out that it actually feels like country living—the kind of place where a two-acre lot with a barn isn't a novelty, it's just what normal looks like.
Why people love it here
$390K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Rock Grille
+1 more
Kazz Bar
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Snow Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area 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 Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area home (around $390,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,594 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,594/mo | $69,173 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,987/mo | $79,640 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,118/mo | $83,140 |
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.
Solar potential
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,263 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area 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
Ball Crek Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Galaxy Pizza
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
El Tulteco
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Hayward School
School
School
+13 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area?
- Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- Kenowa Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.