Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Easy outdoor access
Median $360K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 4.9/10
The Personal Mastery educational model here has drawn state and national attention for its personalized learning approach—it's the kind of thing that shows up in education circles, not just parent Facebook groups. The district spans roughly 30,000 acres across Alpine Township, Comstock Park, Walker, and parts of Tallmadge and Wright townships, a patchwork of residential neighborhoods, orchards, and commercial areas that came together from nearly a dozen rural school consolidations back in the early 1960s. About 2,947 students move through six or seven schools with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, lower than Michigan's state average, and the Marching Knights band program and Performing Arts Center draw real energy.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.0 mi
- I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area Trail: 4 min drive
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min drive
$360K median
- 212 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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212 homes sold in Kenowa Hills Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker City Central Park
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.0 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
McDonald's
Biggby Coffee
Roasted
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Cranberry Lake
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
4 Mile/Hendershot (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Kenowa Hills Public Schools 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 Hills Public Schools home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
12 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$50K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$159K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Kenowa Hills Public Schools, 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.
Solar potential
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,321 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
Utility, solar, and service details for Kenowa Hills Public Schools 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(17)
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🍕 Restaurants(10)
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(13)
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🍺 Bars(17)
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🏫 Schools(26)
School
Beach Grove School
Pearsall School
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💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
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🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(4)
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👶 Childcare(2)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Kenowa Hills Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
- The median home value in Kenowa Hills Public Schools is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kenowa Hills Public Schools housing market?
- there are 57 homes for sale in Kenowa Hills Public Schools right now, and 212 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
- Kenowa Hills Public Schools is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Walker Charter Academy (7/10).
- Is Kenowa Hills Public Schools walkable?
- Kenowa Hills Public Schools scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.