Kentwood Acres
Solid value in a growing area
Median $417K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 5.5/10
Driving through Kentwood Acres, you move along quiet streets lined with single-family homes, the kind of platted subdivision where 23 acres have been carefully parceled into walkable blocks. An unnamed park sits an 8-minute walk away, and there are three parks within a mile—enough green space to keep things from feeling cramped. The nearest transit stop is just 2 minutes on foot, which matters when you're 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids or 9.6 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport. A grocery is a 13-minute walk; restaurants cluster within a mile (18 of them), and you've got 30 grocery stores within two miles if you're willing to drive a bit wider. Homes here run around $440K, and the Kentwood Public Schools district covers the area. It's the kind of place where suburban convenience and access to the city aren't fighting each other.
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Why people love it here
$417K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min walk
- Dog Park Trail: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Kentwood Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,828/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$417K
2 recent sales
Expected Rent
$2,325/mo
$2,050 – $2,600 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Asian Delight Marketplace
+1 more
WASABI
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Blue's Gym
Walma/Hunters Ridge (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Kentwood Acres 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 Kentwood Acres home (around $416,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,805 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,805/mo | $74,811 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,229/mo | $86,106 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,371/mo | $89,903 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Kentwood Acres 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(29)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Wings & Waves
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Himalayan Feast DBA Desi Spice | Best Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Restaurant
Wasabi
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Theon Boba Tea (Momo House)
Café
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Kentwood Acres
- What do homes cost in Kentwood Acres?
- The median home value in Kentwood Acres is about $416,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kentwood Acres housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Kentwood Acres right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kentwood Acres?
- Kentwood Acres is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Kentwood Acres walkable?
- Kentwood Acres scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.