Kensboro No. 1
Walkable near top schools
Median $295K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.6/10
You show up expecting a generic subdivision wedged between highways, and instead find yourself on four acres where a restaurant is a three-minute walk away and the nearest transit stop is practically your front door. Kensboro No. 1 sits in the North End, where lot sizes hover around a third of an acre and homes run around $258K—tight enough that you're not maintaining acreage, spacious enough that you're not stacked on top of anyone. Downtown Grand Rapids is ten minutes off, the airport's twenty, and there's an unnamed park a short walk away if you need green space without drama. Attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, walk to one of eighty-four restaurants nearby, and you've got actual urban convenience without pretense.
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 — 2.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$295K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 7 min walk
- Soft Water Lake: 14 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kensboro No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/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
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
Plainfield/Fuller (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$295K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.30 ac – 0.45 ac
Crime in Kensboro No. 1 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 No. 1 home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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 No. 1 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
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
15
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(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Kensboro No. 1
- What do homes cost in Kensboro No. 1?
- The median home value in Kensboro No. 1 is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kensboro No. 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kensboro No. 1 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 No. 1?
- Kensboro No. 1 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Kensboro No. 1 walkable?
- Kensboro No. 1 scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.