New Kensington Add. — satellite view
Subdivision9.7 acres

New Kensington Add.

Easy outdoor access

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 22% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 2 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$168K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • Division/Banner (SB): 4 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

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

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
6.2
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

10 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Ken's Fruit Market
11 minbike
ALDI
6 mindrive
Family Fare
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Popeyes

11 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Pizza Hut
10 minbike
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
11 minbike
Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana
11 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

11 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
Seoul Market Cafe
7 mindrive
Happy Cat Café
7 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Log Cabin

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
The Brass Ring
11 minbike
Tin Can/City View Flats
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short drive

Lee's Oriental Market

4 mindrive· 20 min walk· 14 min bike
Plaza Mexico
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Plaster Creek Family Park

8 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Plaster Creek
10 minwalk
Burton Woods Park
10 minwalk
Plaster Creek
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Plaster Creek Family Park Playground

8 minwalk· 8 min bike· 3 min drive
The Meadows
9 minwalk
Plaster Creek Playground
10 minwalk
Garfield Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamar Lake

12 mindrive
Battjes Lake
11 mindrive
Luvis Lake
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Plaster Creek Trail

2 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
5 mindrive
Tennyson Drive Southwest
6 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

10 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Plaster Creek Trail

9 minwalk· 7 min bike
Plaster Creek Trail
9 minwalk
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
15 minbike
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
15 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

10 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

12 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

9 mindrive
8th Day Gym
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Division/Banner (SB)

4 minwalk· 5 min bike· 1 min drive
Division/Melville (NB)
4 minwalk
Division/Alger (SB)
5 minwalk
Division/Alger (NB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

7 mindrive· 20 min bike
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Rite Aid
10 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Seymour Library

12 minbike· 24 min walk· 6 min drive
Madison Square Library
6 mindrive
KDL Wyoming Branch
8 mindrive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
14 mindrive

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

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