Kensboro No. 1 — satellite view
Subdivision3.8 acres

Kensboro No. 1

Surrounded by nature

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

Lake life

  • Soft Water Lake within walking distance
  • 3 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$308K median

🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • Plainfield/Fuller (NB): 1 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers a unique blend of suburban privacy and convenient access to amenities. With generous median lot sizes of 0.38 acres, residents enjoy more space than typical urban settings while maintaining proximity to daily conveniences. The location provides excellent transit connectivity and solid dining options within walking distance, with 14 restaurants within a mile and Soft Water Lake just 0.3 miles away for outdoor recreation.

The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the highest-rated nearby school earning strong marks. Two boat launches within five miles and three parks within a mile support an active outdoor lifestyle, though fitness facilities require a short drive. With 55% owner-occupied homes and easy access to both natural areas and urban conveniences, this location appeals to families seeking larger lots with good transit access and couples who value outdoor recreation alongside city amenities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

3

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.3 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$308K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

4

Median Lot Size

0.38 ac

0.30 ac – 0.87 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
7.2
🌳Nature
6.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Ken's Fruit Market

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 6 min drive
Meijer
7 mindrive
Family Fare
7 mindrive
Creston Market
7 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Denny's

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Tacos El Cuñado
7 minwalk
Taco Bell
11 minwalk
Wendy's
12 minwalk
Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Tim Hortons

12 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Biggby Coffee
8 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Cesars Pub

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Vinny's bar
5 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
6 mindrive
Rezervoir Lounge
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Robinette's Cider Mill

8 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
12 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
11 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Grotto Park
10 minbike
Veterans Nature Trail
10 minbike
Huff Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Northlake Cooperative Playground

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Huff Park Playground
8 minbike
Aberdeen Park Playground
10 minbike
Aberdeen Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake

11 minbike· 5 min drive
Soft Water Lake
5 minbike
Emerald Lake
9 minbike
Perch Lake
6 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

9 minbike· 5 min drive
Versluis Park Beach
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Huff Park Short/Long Loop

5 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Huff Park Trail

7 minbike· 23 min walk
Grotto Park Trail
9 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
9 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

9 mindrive
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
14 mindrive
Scott Lake Country Club
14 mindrive
Blythefield Country Club
15 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

9 mindrive
Fitness 19
7 mindrive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Fuller (NB)

1 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Plainfield/Fuller (SB)
2 minwalk
Plainfield/Lamberton (NB)
3 minwalk
Plainfield/Lamberton (SB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

10 minbike· 20 min walk· 7 min drive
Walgreens
10 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
9 minbike
Walgreens
10 minbike

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Van Belkum Branch

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
KDL Comstock Park
8 mindrive
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
10 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
8 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026