Princeton Estates
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Princeton Estates is a neighborhood, part of Kentwood Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $390,000.
19 homes for sale·Median $390K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.2/10
The southeast corner of Kentwood, where 52nd Street SE meets Kalamazoo Avenue, holds one of the area's early platted subdivisions — laid out in 1965 and named, like several of its neighbors, after an Ivy League campus. Princeton Meadows and Dartmouth Farms sit close by, part of a cluster of collegiate-named streets and plats that grew up together on this side of town. The original 1960s section filled in first; developers pushed homesites eastward toward Breton Avenue and the M-6 corridor through the late 1980s and 1990s, which is why the housing here reads like a timeline — 1960s ranches near the western edge, 1990s two-stories farther east, and newer construction infill in the Bretonfield Preserve section along the Breton Avenue extension.
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Why people love it here
$390K median
- 79 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Princeton Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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79 homes sold in Princeton Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$390K
79 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Pinewood Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,575 – $2,000 · estimated range
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Casey's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
Pinewood Park
+1 more
Pinewood Park Playground
Krafts Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
Kalamazoo/Gentian (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Princeton Estates 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Princeton Estates home (around $390,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,627 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,627/mo | $70,051 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,024/mo | $80,628 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,157/mo | $84,183 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$109K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$365K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$183K
Median
Who actually lends in Princeton Estates, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Princeton Estates 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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
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
Casey's
Restaurant
Wing Snob
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Stauffer Station Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Living in Princeton Estates: the details
Is Princeton Estates a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Princeton Estates is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Kentwood Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $390,000.
What does it cost to live in Princeton Estates?
The median home value in Princeton Estates is about $390,000. There are 19 homes for sale here right now and 79 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Princeton Estates
- What do homes cost in Princeton Estates?
- The median home value in Princeton Estates is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Princeton Estates housing market?
- there are 19 homes for sale in Princeton Estates right now, and 79 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Princeton Estates?
- Princeton Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Princeton Estates walkable?
- Princeton Estates scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
