Princeton Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $416K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 5.2/10
The platted grid here runs through 218 acres of what used to be farmland, now divided into residential lots where homes run around $415K and attend Kentwood Public Schools. You're about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just over 10 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means your commute won't devour your life. Pinewood Park sits a three-minute walk away, and there are five more parks within a mile—the kind of density that matters when you actually use them. Eighty-four restaurants and 36 grocery stores cluster within a radius that doesn't require much planning, and a transit stop is practically on your doorstep. This is Bentbrook Estates Area subdivision living: plat-lot spacing, real access to amenities, no pretense, and the kind of location where you're neither stranded nor drowning in density.
Why people love it here
$416K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Princeton Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,824/mo
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15 homes sold in Princeton Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
FENG CHA
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
Pinewood Park
+1 more
Pinewood Park Playground
Krafts Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Old Farm Shores Dog Park Trail
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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Princeton Estates home (around $416,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,767 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,767/mo | $73,785 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,186/mo | $84,949 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,326/mo | $88,683 |
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.
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
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
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
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Casey's
Restaurant
Great Garden Buffet
Restaurant
Jimmy V's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Power of the Tongue Tasty Treats Catering Service
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
+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)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
Old Farm Shores Dog Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Princeton Estates
- What do homes cost in Princeton Estates?
- The median home value in Princeton Estates is about $416,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Princeton Estates housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Princeton Estates right now, and 15 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 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.