New Kensington Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $236K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 3.8/10
The streets here are lined with the kind of compact 1910s homes that make you realize how much space we've collectively decided to waste everywhere else—little brick boxes with character, packed onto 0.11-acre lots that actually feel neighborly instead of isolating. New Kensington Add. sits right in the heart of Garfield Park, a 10-acre slice of Grand Rapids Public Schools territory where you're about 8 minutes on foot from a taco stand and roughly 60 restaurants within a mile if you're willing to wander a bit. The nearest transit stop is basically your front steps, downtown is a 7.8-minute drive away—which, in a neighborhood with access like this, shouldn't surprise you. Plaster Creek Family Park is a short walk, there are seven parks within a mile, and the whole thing has the feeling of someone's actually thought about what a place should be, instead of just selling you the same suburban plot in a thousand different towns.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Family Park: 8 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 8 min walk
$236K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in New Kensington Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,602/mo
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Bedollas
+1 more
Mi Tierra Restaurant
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Log Cabin
+1 more
Plaster Creek Family Park
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/Banner (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek Family Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$236K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
68
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
4143 sq ft – 0.31 ac
Expected Rent
$1,225/mo
$1,075 – $1,375 · estimated range
Based on 21 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in New Kensington Add. 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 New Kensington Add. home (around $236,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,590 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,590/mo | $42,390 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,830/mo | $48,790 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,910/mo | $50,941 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 New Kensington Add. 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)
Bedollas
Grocery Store
La Placita
Grocery Store
Sin Fronteras Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(21)
Mi Tierra Restaurant
Restaurant
Tacos El Veracruz
Restaurant
Restaurante Cancún El Pifas
Restaurant
Rhino'S Nutrition Club
Restaurant
Las Rocas Postres y Taqueria
Restaurant
+16 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Log Cabin
Bar
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
Yester Years Lounge
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Burton School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Plaster Creek Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about New Kensington Add.
- What do homes cost in New Kensington Add.?
- The median home value in New Kensington Add. is about $236,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the New Kensington Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in New Kensington Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve New Kensington Add.?
- New Kensington Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is New Kensington Add. walkable?
- New Kensington Add. scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.