Kentwood Hills — satellite view
Subdivision48.3 acres

Kentwood Hills

Walkable and connected

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
63

Very walkable

  • 44th/Plymouth (WB): 7 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids (4.2/10, 89%) · Kentwood (5.2/10, 11%)
  • ⚠️ District depends on address
  • 43 rated schools nearby
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 7 min drive
  • Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 7 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet 48-acre residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes, including properties spanning over a third of an acre. The community features a mix of colonial and tri-level homes with functional floor plans, walkout basements, and room to spread out both indoors and outdoors. Despite the peaceful, retreat-like setting, residents enjoy excellent convenience with restaurants just steps away and nearby amenities including coffee shops and grocery stores all within easy walking distance.

The location strikes an appealing balance between tranquil residential living and urban accessibility, with strong transit connections and solid walkability for dining and daily needs. Families attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Oxford Park plus three other parks within a mile. This area works well for buyers seeking larger properties with privacy and space while maintaining access to city conveniences - particularly appealing to those who value both indoor living space and outdoor entertaining areas.

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Walkability

6.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.6
🍽️Dining
7.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Mediterranian Island International Foods

9 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Family Fare
6 mindrive
Horrocks Market
5 mindrive
Meijer
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

9 minwalk· 9 min bike· 4 min drive
Mr. Burger
9 minwalk
El Rancherito Taqueria
9 minwalk
Subway
10 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Cone City

13 minwalk· 9 min bike· 3 min drive
Tim Hortons
13 minwalk
Cafe Boba
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Pump House

9 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

6 mindrive· 21 min walk· 15 min bike
Plaza Mexico
11 mindrive
Lee's Oriental Market
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Bowen Station Park

12 minwalk· 8 min bike· 3 min drive
Oxford Park
15 minwalk
Rondo Station Park
7 mindrive
Old Farm Shores Dog Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Bowen Station Park Playground

12 minwalk· 8 min bike· 3 min drive
Rondo Station Park Playground
8 mindrive
Rondo Station Park Playground
7 mindrive
Old Farm Park Playground
7 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Ken-O-Sha South Loop

7 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Green Loop
7 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Blue Loop
8 mindrive
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Autumn Ash Drive

14 minbike· 30 min walk
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

14 mindrive
Stonewater Country Club
13 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Blue's Gym

14 minwalk· 9 min bike· 4 min drive
Planet Fitness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

44th/Plymouth (WB)

7 minwalk· 8 min bike· 2 min drive
44th/Plymouth (EB)
7 minwalk
44th/Eastcastle (WB)
8 minwalk
44th/Stauffer (EB)
8 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Zuah Pharmacy

15 minwalk· 9 min bike· 6 min drive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Rite Aid
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Kentwood Library

6 mindrive· 20 min bike
KDL Library - Kentwood
7 mindrive
Seymour Library
12 mindrive
👶Daycares
Short walk

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

8 minwalk· 9 min bike· 3 min drive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
14 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Sherwood Global Studies AcademyElementary · PK-06 · 128 students · 12:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Oxford Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

4.5 mi

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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