Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area

You'll notice the mix of newly built townhomes and renovated condos around here, many with finished basements and two-car garages that speak to how the area's developed over the last few years. Everything feels accessible—grocery stores are within steps, a coffee shop sits about five minutes on foot, and you've got 366 restaurants within a mile, which tracks with how Kentwood has become known for its global food scene. Stanaback Park is practically next door at a three-minute walk, and there are five parks total within a mile if you're looking for green space. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 17 minutes away by car, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport is just 11 minutes, so commuting isn't a friction point. Transit access sits right at your doorstep too, which keeps things fluid if you're car-light some days. The area pulls from Excel Charter Academy and sits within a larger suburban fabric where everyday conveniences aren't something you chase—they're already there.