Princeton Meadows
Solid value in a growing area
Median $410K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 5.2/10
The moment you turn onto the main street, you notice the lots—generous quarter-acre parcels with room to breathe, lined with mature trees that actually look like they've been there a while. Princeton Meadows sits on thirteen acres in the Bentbrook Estates Area, a subdivision where homes cluster close enough to feel like a neighborhood but far enough apart that you're not staring into your neighbor's kitchen. The median home price hovers around four hundred fifty-four thousand dollars. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is about nineteen minutes away by car—close enough for a dinner out without feeling like you're commuting into the city.
Why people love it here
$410K median
- 1 recent sale
12,467 sq ft avg lots
- 37 homes
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Median home price in Princeton Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$410K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.22 ac – 0.44 ac
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
Stauffer Station Park
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Pembrook (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Princeton Meadows 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 Meadows home (around $410,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,140/mo | $83,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,278/mo | $87,404 |
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 Princeton Meadows 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
Stauffer Station Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Casey's
Restaurant
Great Garden Buffet
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Power of the Tongue Tasty Treats Catering Service
Restaurant
Wing Snob
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
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)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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
Frequently asked about Princeton Meadows
- What do homes cost in Princeton Meadows?
- The median home value in Princeton Meadows is about $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Princeton Meadows housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Princeton Meadows right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Princeton Meadows?
- Princeton Meadows is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Princeton Meadows walkable?
- Princeton Meadows scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.