Princeton Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $425K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 5.2/10
You're looking at a 131-acre subdivision where you're mostly going to rely on your car, but the flip side is you're just 10 minutes from the airport and about 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—so the trade-off actually works if you commute. Pinewood Park sits right adjacent, and there are five parks within a mile, which gives you decent outdoor space without leaving the neighborhood. Transit access is surprisingly solid at a three-minute walk to the nearest stop, and while you'll want to drive for groceries and coffee, there are six grocery stores and a dozen restaurants within a couple miles if you're willing to venture out.
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Why people love it here
$425K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Princeton Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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11 homes sold in Princeton Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$425K
11 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,575 – $2,000 · wider-area estimate
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
Horrocks Market
Casey's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
Pinewood Park
Unnamed playground
Kraft Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
Kalamazoo/Pembrook (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 $425,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,863 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,863/mo | $76,338 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,295/mo | $87,864 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,440/mo | $91,738 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Princeton Estates Homeowners Association (PEHOA)
Managed by Self-managed (volunteer board)
Source: pehoakentwood.com
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 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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Casey's
Restaurant
Great Garden Buffet
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Power of the Tongue Tasty Treats Catering Service
Restaurant
Jimmy V's Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
+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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Princeton Estates
- What do homes cost in Princeton Estates?
- The median home value in Princeton Estates is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Princeton Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Princeton Estates right now, and 11 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 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.