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Safest Neighborhoods in Kent County, MI

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    East Grand Rapids

    East Grand Rapids, MI, features lakeside living near Reeds Lake with vintage homes. Notable spots include Waterfront Park and Gaslight Village for shopping and dining. The city has highly rated schools and good transit options.

    • Average Value

      $747K

    • List Price

      $161K - $2.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      31 Listings

    East Grand Rapids
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    Cascade Township

    Cascade Township in Ada has spacious properties, Cascade Township Park with a disc golf course, and shopping on 28th Street. Forest Hills Public Schools are highly rated. The area is close to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

    • Average Value

      $595K

    • List Price

      $164K - $1.3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      3 Listings

    Cascade Township
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    Byron Center

    Byron Center, MI, a growing township near Grand Rapids, offers a small-town atmosphere with events like Byron Days Festival. Highly rated schools serve the area. Residents enjoy parks such as Whistlestop and Bicentennial.

    • Average Value

      $539K

    • List Price

      $149K - $1.7M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      5 Listings

    Byron Center
  • Vergennes Township

    Vergennes Township

    • Average Value

      $519K

    • List Price

      $116K - $1.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      8 Listings

    Vergennes Township
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    Michigan Oaks

    Michigan Oaks in Grand Rapids offers serene lakes, dense woods, and diverse homes. Residents enjoy Manhattan Park and Frederik Meijer Gardens. Nearby Gaslight Village provides dining and shopping within 2 miles.

    • Average Value

      $491K

    • List Price

      $168K - $1.3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      3 Listings

    Michigan Oaks
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    Lowell

    Lowell rests less than 20 miles outside of Grand Rapids, and it includes both the city of Lowell and the Lowell Charter Township — the land surrounding the actual city of Lowell. “We have an abundance of nature and culture, while being minutes away from big-city conveniences,” says Amanda Rogers, broker with Rogers Neighborhood Realty, who has

    • Average Value

      $439K

    • List Price

      $142K - $1.9M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      7 Listings

    Lowell
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    Shawnee Park

    Shawnee Park is located on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, where homes are tucked away from the city bustle and prices are a little less expensive. It’s a unique spot thanks to a high concentration of schools, including four faith-based schools and three public schools within a mile radius. “It’s a great place to raise a family,” says Brad

    • Average Value

      $379K

    • List Price

      $183K - $1.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      10 Listings

    Shawnee Park
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    Eastgate

    Eastgate in Grand Rapids features diverse single-family homes on quiet streets. Residents enjoy Mulick Park and nearby Reeds Lake. The neighborhood is 5 miles from downtown and 2 miles from East Grand Rapids' lakefront village.

    • Average Value

      $370K

    • List Price

      $227K - $2.2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      4 Listings

    Eastgate
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    Nelson Township

    Nelson Township is on the north side of Kent County, where stretches of uninterrupted farmland surround the small community of Cedar Springs. Grand Rapids is 30 minutes south along the highway, but the major city's growth has yet to reach this far north. "Cedar Springs is what Rockford was 10 years ago," says Curtis Gross, a local Realtor with

    • Average Value

      $334K

    • List Price

      $252K - $2.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      3 Listings

    Nelson Township
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    Grattan Township

    • Average Value

      $502K

    • List Price

      $277K - $1.1M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      7 Listings

    Grattan Township
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    Oakfield Township

    • Average Value

      $391K

    • List Price

      $223K - $1.7M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      3 Listings

    Oakfield Township
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    Solon Township

    • Average Value

      $354K

    • List Price

      $139K - $1.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      13 Listings

    Solon Township
  • Cannon Township

    Cannon Township

    Cannon Township attracts residents looking for a more rural lifestyle near the jobs and city amenities of Grand Rapids and the charming downtown of Rockford. Along with its recreational lakes, Cannon Township is home to the only ski resort in the region, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The median home sale price in Cannon

    • Average Value

      $576K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Cannon Township
  • Algoma Township

    Algoma Township

    About 15 miles from downtown Grand Rapids and right next to the small town of Rockford, Algoma Township sits out in the countryside of Kent County. “If you enjoy being outside in the woods in a rural setting, Algoma is the place to be,” says Henry Steffes, principal broker of Matic Real Estate, who has been selling homes in the region since 2015.

    • Average Value

      $472K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Algoma Township
  • Plainfield Township

    Plainfield Township

    Plainfield Township provides a suburban lifestyle just north of Grand Rapids. “First-time homebuyers who find the right property and get it for the right price are set up for a good future in Plainfield,” says Henry Steffes, principal broker at Matic Real Estate, who has been selling homes in the region since 2015. “People like the schools, and

    • Average Value

      $458K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Plainfield Township
  • Gaines Township

    Gaines Township

    Gaines Township, MI, near Grand Rapids, offers suburban living with Prairie Wolf Park's scenic trails and Railtown Brewing Company. The area features highly rated Caledonia Community Schools and hosts the Fall Heritage Festival.

    • Average Value

      $457K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      1 Listing

    Gaines Township
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    Rockford

    Rockford, MI, is a charming small city near Grand Rapids. Its walkable downtown features boutiques and breweries. Highly rated schools and outdoor recreation along the Rogue River attract residents to this safer-than-average area.

    • Average Value

      $402K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Rockford
  • Spencer Township

    Spencer Township

    • Average Value

      $347K

    • List Price

      $154K - $1.7M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      4 Listings

    Spencer Township