
New Kensington Add.
Explore New Kensington Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Easy outdoor access”
Park-rich area
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 2 min drive
- Plaster Creek Trail: 5 min drive
$168K median
- 1 sales in past year
Somewhat walkable
- Division/Banner (SB): 4 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
This compact 10-acre community in Kent County offers a quiet residential setting with convenient urban access. The area features modest lot sizes around 0.10 acres, creating a close-knit neighborhood feel where just over half of residents own their homes. With excellent transit connectivity scoring a perfect 10/10, residents enjoy easy commuting options throughout the Grand Rapids area.
Daily conveniences are within comfortable reach, including 10 restaurants within a mile and 4 grocery stores within two miles. Plaster Creek Family Park provides nearby green space, with 7 parks total in the immediate area for outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options available in the district. The location works particularly well for commuters seeking affordable homeownership, first-time buyers looking for accessibility to urban amenities, and residents who value transit convenience over walkability.
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek Family Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Battjes Lake
2.2 mi
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$215K
1 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
68
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
3894 sq ft – 0.31 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
+1 more
Popeyes
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
Log Cabin
Lee's Oriental Market
Plaster Creek Family Park
+1 more
Plaster Creek Family Park Playground
+1 more
Lamar Lake
Plaster Creek Trail
+1 more
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
+1 more
Butterworth Park Launch
Indian Trails Golf Course
Planet Fitness
Division/Banner (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
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