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Subdivision75.9 acres

Kensboro

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Soft Water Lake within walking distance
  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Soft Water Lake: 10 min bike
💰Home Values

$304K median

  • 12 sales in past year
🎓Schools
56

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 20 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This quiet residential area in northeast Grand Rapids offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging a quarter-acre and well-maintained ranch-style homes. The neighborhood provides excellent access to nature with Soft Water Lake just minutes away and several parks within walking distance, while still maintaining convenient highway connections to downtown Grand Rapids.

Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life with spacious yards perfect for outdoor activities and entertaining. The area features walkable access to nearby restaurants and essential services, plus the benefits of Grand Rapids Public Schools. With its mix of original character homes and updated properties, this location works well for families seeking space to grow, retirees wanting single-level living, and anyone who values outdoor recreation combined with suburban convenience.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

2.87%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.4 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$296K

12 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

184

Median Lot Size

0.26 ac

0.14 ac – 12.1 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 20 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026