Pennybrook Farms
Solid value in a growing area
Median $370K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 5.2/10
The driveway slopes gently downward as you pull in, and suddenly you're surrounded by 20 acres of quietly manicured streets—the kind of place where the houses speak for themselves and the lawns do too. Pennybrook Farms sits within the Bentbrook Estates Area, a platted subdivision where homes run around $370K and the proximity to amenities doesn't require much faith. A grocery is a six-minute walk away, there's a restaurant around the corner, and a transit stop sits practically at the edge of the property—which means downtown Grand Rapids is about 17 minutes by car, and Gerald R. Ford airport lands at 12 minutes. The neighborhood feeds into Kentwood Public Schools, and if you need green space, Pinewood Park and two other neighborhood parks are within a mile, with 96 restaurants scattered in a one-mile radius. It's the kind of subdivision that doesn't try too hard: decent bones, solid access, and the kind of quiet that comes from knowing exactly what you're getting.
Why people love it here
$370K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Kalamazoo/Christie (NB): 5 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Pennybrook Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,511/mo
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Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Wing Snob
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
FireRock Grille
Pinewood Park
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Kalamazoo/Christie (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Pennybrook Farms 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 Pennybrook Farms home (around $369,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,460 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,460/mo | $65,608 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,535 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,957/mo | $78,855 |
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.
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Pennybrook Farms 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pinewood Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Great Garden Buffet
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Power of the Tongue Tasty Treats Catering Service
Restaurant
Fast Food
Wing Snob
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
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
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Pennybrook Farms
- What do homes cost in Pennybrook Farms?
- The median home value in Pennybrook Farms is about $369,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pennybrook Farms housing market?
- no homes are listed in Pennybrook Farms right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pennybrook Farms?
- Pennybrook Farms is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Pennybrook Farms walkable?
- Pennybrook Farms scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.