Kensington Place
Strong schools draw families here
Median $310K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 6.3/10
You hear the wind before you see much of anything—it rolls off the lake, about ten miles west, and moves through here with the kind of persistence that makes you understand why the Dutch windmill landed in this part of Michigan. The condos sit on the kind of land where space actually means something, the sort of place you end up after you've lived in three cities and finally stopped pretending you need to be fifteen minutes from everything. A restaurant is close enough for a walk when the weather cooperates, which in this corner of the state means it cooperates more often than not. The grocery run is just under three miles, and the coffee spot another three—nothing burdensome, just far enough that you're not tripping over neighbors every time you need milk. This sits within Holland city Allegan, where Tulip Time still draws millions each spring and the Big Red Lighthouse pulls weekenders toward the lake. You're thirty miles from the busier spine of Grand Rapids when you want that kind of energy, but out here the rhythm is slower, the land more generous, and the air carries that particular clarity that comes from proximity to water without the constant hum of a major metro breathing down your neck.
Why people love it here
Bentheim Elementary School
- Elementary — 7.8 mi away
- Hamilton
- 7 rated schools in district
$310K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Kensington Place
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,105/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 9/10
School District: Hamilton Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Arby's
Lucky Strike Holland
Kensington Park
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Wapiti Lane
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
gym
48th & Haworth Center
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Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in Kensington Place 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Kensington Place home (around $310,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,090 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,090/mo | $55,726 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,405/mo | $64,138 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,511/mo | $66,967 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
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City of Holland
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Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler
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Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Natural gas via regional provider.
Confirm by addressServices for Holland · Source: hollandbpw.com
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Nearest Park
Kensington Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
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🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
China Inn South Express
Restaurant
Restaurant
Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(12)
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🍺 Bars(10)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(3)
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
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Frequently asked about Kensington Place
- What do homes cost in Kensington Place?
- The median home value in Kensington Place is about $310,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kensington Place housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kensington Place right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kensington Place?
- Kensington Place is served by Hamilton Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bentheim Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Kensington Place walkable?
- Kensington Place scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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