Kensboro
Walkable near top schools
Median $345K·Walkability 7.5/10·Schools 4.8/10
Kensboro sits along tree-lined streets in North Park, where early twentieth-century homes and modest mid-century ranches define the block. You're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and surrounded by the kind of neighborhood density that means a restaurant is just around the corner—over eighty within walking distance—and transit access is genuinely close by. Homes here run around $376K on quarter-acre lots, and the Grand River's outdoor access, including Riverside Park's trails and kayak launch, is a short drive away.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$345K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 10 min walk
- Soft Water Lake: 15 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kensboro
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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Denny's
Scooter's Coffee
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Cesars Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Grotto Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
Plainfield/Fuller (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Kensboro 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 Kensboro home (around $345,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,295 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,295/mo | $61,192 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,642/mo | $70,451 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,758/mo | $73,547 |
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.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Kensboro 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
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Denny's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Kensboro
- What do homes cost in Kensboro?
- The median home value in Kensboro is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kensboro housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kensboro right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kensboro?
- Kensboro is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Kensboro walkable?
- Kensboro scores 7.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.