Kensington Woods
Strong schools draw families here
Median $577K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 9.0/10
The condo lots here max out at about 0.38 acres each—tight enough that you're not maintaining a sprawling yard, but spread across 33 acres in a way that keeps things from feeling cramped. You're roughly 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which is the right distance: close enough to grab dinner or catch a show, far enough that you're not hearing the pulse of the city when you step outside. Homes run around $583K. The nearest restaurant sits about a mile away, and there are six within that radius, so you've got options without needing a long drive. Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve is a mile out if you want to get into some actual green space. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area. A grocery store is just 1.1 miles away, and you've got thirty within two miles—plenty of choice whether you're picking up basics or hunting for something specific. The airport is about 23 minutes out, which makes traveling reasonable if you need to do it regularly.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 4.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$577K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Perch Lake: 7 min walk
- Unnamed beach: 8 min drive
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Median home price in Kensington Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,917/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$577K
2 recent sales
Units
73
Complex Size
33.1 ac
73 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Scooter's Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Perch Lake
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
+1 more
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Kensington Woods 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 Kensington Woods home (around $576,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $102k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,837 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,837/mo | $102,332 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,418/mo | $117,816 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,612/mo | $122,994 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Kensington Woods (condominium/HOA)
Source: grar.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Kensington Woods 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.
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Barnes & Noble
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Bike Path
Huff Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Kensington Woods
- What do homes cost in Kensington Woods?
- The median home value in Kensington Woods is about $576,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kensington Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kensington Woods right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kensington Woods?
- Kensington Woods is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Kensington Woods walkable?
- Kensington Woods scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.