Norman Place
Urban energy, solid value
Median $152K·Walkability 7.6/10·Schools 5.1/10
You'll feel the difference the moment you pull in—Norman Place sits right where you can grab coffee in two minutes on foot, hit the grocery store without thinking twice, and still be a short drive from downtown or the airport. It's a 1-acre condo community in Ken-O-Sha Park, which means you're surrounded by actual neighborhood life: 84 restaurants within a mile, plenty of shopping, and quick access to transit. Homes here run around $151K, so you're not stretching to get into a place that actually has stuff happening around it.
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
$152K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 9 min walk
- Burgis Park: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Norman Place
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,029/mo
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Persian Nepali International Halal Market
+1 more
Chicken Wok
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Despecho Sports Bar
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
East-West Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
44th/Kalamazoo (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
Bowen Station Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Norman Place 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 Norman Place home (around $151,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,008 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,008/mo | $26,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,160/mo | $30,937 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,211/mo | $32,297 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Norman Place Condominiums
Managed by Grandmark Property Management
Source: grar · unconfirmed
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 Norman Place 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)
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant
Restaurant
New Orleans Crispy Chicken
Restaurant
Thai Express
Restaurant
Chicken wok
Restaurant
Florentine Sports Lounge
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Norman Place
- What do homes cost in Norman Place?
- The median home value in Norman Place is about $151,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Norman Place housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Norman Place right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Norman Place?
- Norman Place is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Norman Place walkable?
- Norman Place scores 7.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.