Ken-O-Sha Park
Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kent County 49508
Affordable homes and condos on quiet streets
This far out of the city, there’s a suburban feel and quiet streets. Only a few blocks have well-maintained sidewalks; in other areas, homes sit far apart on half-acre lots. Ranch-style or raised ranch homes were mainly built in the mid-1900s and cost between $250,000 and $375,000, depending on size and renovations. Prices are more affordable than Grand Rapids’ averages, and those looking for something smaller can find condo units between $150,000 and $250,000. Several apartment buildings are also available for renters.
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Nature trails offer an escape from city bustle
Ken-O-Sha Park spans over 100 acres, offering an escape from the industrial sprawl of Grand Rapids' southeast side. The park is mostly undeveloped and acts as the trailhead for the Plaster Creek Trail, which follows the creek 3 miles throughout the city. Along the trail, visitors can step inside the “nature amplifier,” a wooden cone that pulls in the surrounding sounds of the forest, immersing the listener in the outdoors. Kids can also play at the playground and basketball courts of next-door Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary School.
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Environmental programs are a focus at Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary
Many of the homes are walkable to Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary. The elementary school backs up to the nature trails of Ken-O-Sha Park, which forms an “outdoor classroom” for kids to learn about native plants and watersheds. One of the school’s beloved traditions is the annual Duck Walk, an event where the kids cheer on a mother duck as she leads her ducklings through the school building to reach the local park. The school receives a C-minus grade from Niche and is slated for renovations during the 2026 to 2027 academic year. When the school reopens, it will have a new environmental science program and an International Baccalaureate curriculum. Older kids are zoned for Alger Middle, rated C-minus and Ottawa Hills High, rated C. The neighborhood's south side is zoned for Kentwood Public School, which gets an overall A-minus grade from Niche and is ranked as the most diverse district in Michigan. “There are more than 70 different spoken languages represented at East Kentwood High School,” Cromley says.
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Local organizations offer food and household goods
Several organizations in the area support residents who face barriers to resources. Located in the Towne & Country Shopping Center, the Green Apple Pantry allows individuals to pick up a grocery cart’s worth of food every month. In addition to fresh produce and shelf-stable staples, the pantry also offers hygiene products, baby formula and cleaning supplies. “We serve about 1,500 people in a month across southeast Kenty County,” Cromley says. “We get many people who walk over, and we are on a bus line.” Right next door, In The Image is a donation-reliant store providing low-income individuals with free clothing, household goods and furniture.
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Bordering the Steelcase headquarters
The Ken-O-Sha Park neighborhood borders a large industrial hub, which includes the headquarters and innovation center for Steelcase Inc. Steelcase is a major furniture manufacturer and one of the largest employers in the city. For those commuting to downtown Grand Rapids, home to several major hospitals, it’s an 8-mile trip. Heading out to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport is about 6 miles.Specialty grocery stores have products from around the world
Towne & Country Shopping Center is a hub for international grocery stores. Mediterranean Island International Foods is the largest, but smaller markets also offer Eastern European, Indian, Asian and Afghan products. “The shopping center is a really nice community hub, and the international grocery stores are wonderful,” Cromley says. “We also have the most beautiful laundromat I’ve ever seen, and they just got their liquor license — so you can enjoy a beer while you do your laundry.” A few miles up Kalamazoo Avenue, Meijer is a go-to for picking up essentials, and Wally’s Treasures is a three-story antique mall.
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Written By
Catherine Lashley
Photography Contributed By
Jonathan Fairfield
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Matias Martinez Roca
Matias Martinez Roca
Giving Back Realty LLC
(616) 816-5182
68 Total Sales
2 in Ken-O-Sha Park
$205K - $227K Price Range
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Shuyan Shi
Shuyan Shi
Success Realty West Michigan
(616) 816-5133
37 Total Sales
1 in Ken-O-Sha Park
$235,500 Price
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Tricia Carlson
Tricia Carlson
Responds QuicklyFive Star Real Estate Whitehall
(231) 666-0202
170 Total Sales
1 in Ken-O-Sha Park
$286,000 Price
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Helena Rosenberger
Helena Rosenberger
Real Broker LLC
(616) 947-3320
106 Total Sales
1 in Ken-O-Sha Park
$109,000 Price
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Justin Blevins
Justin Blevins
RE/MAX Of Grand Rapids
(616) 741-3348
90 Total Sales
1 in Ken-O-Sha Park
$319,900 Price
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Mark Brace
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
(269) 430-2613
891 Total Sales
3 in Ken-O-Sha Park
$250K - $270K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ottawa Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
MacKay Jaycees Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Ken-O-Sha Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Alger Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ken-O-Sha Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ken-O-Sha Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ken-O-Sha Park, Grand Rapids sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ken-O-Sha Park, Grand Rapids over the last 12 months is $280,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$299,450
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$281,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$152,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$187
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
880
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
0.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,581
Below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
944
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,463
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,105 - $2,435 per month
- ReNew Millbrook Apartment Collection
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 4065 Pointe O Woods St SE
- Grand Rapids, MI
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$1,149 per month
- Danbury Place Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 950 Sq Ft
- 2870 Marshall Ave SE
- Grand Rapids, MI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,838
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,587
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,368
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.8%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
46''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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