Kinney
Solid value in a growing area
Median $423K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 4.2/10
You turn onto the avenue and immediately notice the breathing room—houses sit back from the road on parcels that actually give you space, some sprawling across two or three acres with room for a pole barn or garden. The mix runs from solid mid-century ranches to older properties with character details like fireplaces and basements, most recently refreshed with new roofs, windows, and decks. This is Walker living with a Grand Rapids postal stamp, where getting anywhere means a car ride but the tradeoff is land and quiet.
Why people love it here
$423K median
- 53 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 4 min walk
- Walker City Central Park: 6 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Kinney
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,868/mo
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53 homes sold in Kinney this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Walker City Central Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Gas Station deli
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Roasted
+1 more
Walker City Central Park
Unnamed playground
Hopkins Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Kinney (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Kinney 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 Kinney home (around $422,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,810 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,810/mo | $74,938 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,235/mo | $86,277 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,378/mo | $90,068 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$77K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$257K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Kinney, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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
Sheriff district car covers 4 townships; Alpine contracts an additional dedicated patrol shift.
Alpine Township Fire Department
Combination dept; full-time chief/inspector + 6 FT + paid-on-call; 3 stations.
Services for Alpine · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Kinney 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(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(26)
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💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Standale 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Kinney
- What do homes cost in Kinney?
- The median home value in Kinney is about $422,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kinney housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Kinney right now, and 53 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kinney?
- Kinney is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Kinney walkable?
- Kinney scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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