Kentwood Hills
Walkable and connected
Median $369K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 4.6/10
If someone asks where Kentwood Hills is, just say it's the tree-lined pocket south of downtown where you can walk to eighty-some restaurants and still feel like you're in a neighborhood instead of a strip mall. The subdivision spreads across 48 acres within the larger Millbrook area, where mid-century homes and winding roads shaded by mature trees keep through traffic to a minimum. Homes here run around $369K, and Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area—though you'll find grocery stores, coffee shops, and a transit stop all within a few minutes on foot. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is just under 13 minutes away by car, and downtown takes about 15.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 44th/Plymouth (WB): 7 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
$369K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 12 min walk
- Oxford Park: 15 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kentwood Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,502/mo
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3 homes sold in Kentwood Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Afghan Halal Supermarket
+1 more
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
+1 more
Cone City
+1 more
JASON BAR & POOL
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Bowen Station Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Autumn Ash Drive
Blue's Gym
44th/Plymouth (WB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Kentwood Hills 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 Hills home (around $368,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,451 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,451/mo | $65,360 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,822/mo | $75,250 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,946/mo | $78,557 |
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.
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Kentwood Hills 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(30)
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Kentwood Hills
- What do homes cost in Kentwood Hills?
- The median home value in Kentwood Hills is about $368,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kentwood Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kentwood Hills right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kentwood Hills?
- Kentwood Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Kentwood Hills walkable?
- Kentwood Hills scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.