Kentwood Michigan is a large suburb of Grand Rapids with a population
under 50,000. It has manufacturing, shopping centers, and lots and lots
of residential housing. Kentwood Public Schools are one of the largest
school systems in the area with over 9000 students and 16 buildings
within a 24.25 square mile area.
Kentwood home sales are still on a general downward trend
in price. Over 1/3 of Kentwood Homes Equity has dissolved in
the last 3 years, according to the current stats.
We are still seeing some price reduction even though activity is high.
On the good news for sellers, Kentwood has one of the lowest
absorption rates in the area.
Foreclosures and short sales are still affecting the average
market price here as Grand Rapids has seen jobs disappear.
The homes under $ 150K in Kentwood are seeing about 80% of the
overall sales. The homes over $150K are selling but at a slower rate.
In 2007, Kentwood had 434 homes sales: avg sold price:$151,009
In 2008, Kentwood had 722 home sales:avg sold price: $115,127
In 2009, Kentwood has had 448 home sales: avg sold price:$ 100,561
Home sales for Kentwood – Up to $150,000:
116 Active Listings w Avg sold price $ 115,673
378 sold Avg sold price $102,538
Home sales for Kentwood – $150,001 & UP:
58 Active Listings w avg sold price of $ 189,463
70 sold Avg sold price $150K+ = $174,132
Kentwood Absorption Rate for this price range is 4.6 months,
at the current rate of sale (which means if no new listings come
on the market, it will take 4.6 months to sell the active listed
homes). This is a great rate for the Grand Rapids area and shows
that Kentwood is a popular and affordable city to live in.
Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Information
Real Estate is always hyper-local. If you have questions about
a specific Kentwood home, please contact me.
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Photo of Kentwood High School by Bonnie Westbrook
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the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in
West Michigan. We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
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