Kentwood Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $253K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 3.3/10
Kentwood Estates sits on seventeen acres of Cape Cod homes laid out in clean, compact rows—the kind of midcentury subdivision where lot lines are generous enough to matter but close enough that you know the shape of things. Aluminum-sided homes cluster in a way that feels deliberate rather than cramped, with Veterans' Memorial Park a short walk away and a grocery store about a thirteen-minute walk down the road. Downtown Grand Rapids is twelve minutes by car; the airport is just over fourteen. Living here means real proximity to stuff without feeling packed in. Thirty-six restaurants sit within a mile, and you've got seven parks within walking distance—not counting the one right there on the corner. Kelloggsville Public Schools serves the area. It's the kind of place where a walk to coffee takes fourteen minutes if you want it to, but so does a drive downtown if that's your thing. Located in the Flora Plat Area, Kentwood Estates is the sort of neighborhood that doesn't announce itself but quietly delivers on access and space.
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Why people love it here
$253K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Kentwood Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,718/mo
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See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$253K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
77
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.13 ac – 0.30 ac
Expected Rent
$2,225/mo
$1,950 – $2,475 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado La Victoria
+1 more
Arby's
+1 more
MLM Herbalife Happy Nutrition
+1 more
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Veterans' Memorial Park
+1 more
Veterans' Memorial Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
East-West Trail
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Eastern/48th (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Kelloggsville Public Schools
Crime in Kentwood Estates 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 Estates home (around $253,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,704 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,704/mo | $45,444 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,961/mo | $52,305 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,048/mo | $54,611 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Estates 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
Veterans' Memorial Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
Arias Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Donkey Commissary Catering
Restaurant
Arby's
Restaurant
Quick Time Burritos & Tacos
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Lia's Pizza
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Despecho Sports Bar
Bar
The Pump House
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
School
Kelloggsville School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Veterans' Memorial Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Kentwood Estates
- What do homes cost in Kentwood Estates?
- The median home value in Kentwood Estates is about $253,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kentwood Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Kentwood Estates right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kentwood Estates?
- Kentwood Estates is served by Kelloggsville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Kentwood Estates walkable?
- Kentwood Estates scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.