Pennellwood
Solid value in a growing area
Median $275K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 3.8/10
If someone asks where to find real neighborhood bones without the markup, Pennellwood is where you land—a 30-acre subdivision. Lots here average 0.17 acres, so the streetscape feels lived-in and compact rather than sprawling, and with 36 restaurants within a mile and a transit stop basically at your doorstep, the rhythm of daily life doesn't demand a car for everything. Hillcroft Park is a nine-minute walk, and there are seven parks tucked within a mile, which actually changes how you spend a weekend afternoon. The Godwin Heights Public Schools district covers the area, and you're looking at under eight minutes to downtown Grand Rapids or just under 19 to Gerald R. Ford airport—close enough that you're connected to the wider region without living in it.
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Why people love it here
$275K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Pizza Hut: 9 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcroft Park: 12 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Pennellwood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,866/mo
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3 homes sold in Pennellwood this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$275K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
122
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.15 ac – 0.39 ac
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,500 – $1,900 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tiendita las Jarochas
+1 more
Pizza Hut
+1 more
7-Eleven
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
+1 more
Hillcroft Park
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Division/32nd (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcroft Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Pennellwood 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 Pennellwood home (around $274,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,852 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,852/mo | $49,377 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,131/mo | $56,832 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,225/mo | $59,338 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Pennellwood 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)
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Mexico - Division
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(24)
El Patio 616 Tequila, Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Pitayas Botanas Y Postres
Restaurant
Villa Pizza No 1
Restaurant
Bosna Express
Restaurant
+19 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
Bar
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
Bar
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Pennellwood
- What do homes cost in Pennellwood?
- The median home value in Pennellwood is about $274,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pennellwood housing market?
- no homes are listed in Pennellwood right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pennellwood?
- Pennellwood is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Pennellwood walkable?
- Pennellwood scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.