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5537 Bentbrook St SE, Kentwood, MI, 49508

7beds
4baths
4,441sqft
$515,000
$116price/sqft
$4,168/moest. monthly cost
$166,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this stunning home in the heart of Kentwood! Offering nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of beautifully maintained living space, this spacious property features 6 bedrooms plus a 7th non-conforming bedroom and 3.5 bathrooms, providing endless possibilities for large families, guests, a home office, or workout space. Step outside and enjoy the incredible backyard, perfect for entertaining, summer gatherings, or simply relaxing in your own private outdoor retreat. Inside, you'll appreciate the fresh paint throughout along with major updates already completed for peace of mind, including a newer furnace (approximately 3 years old), A/C unit (approximately 2 years old), newer water heater, and a roof estimated to be 8-10 years old. With its generous layout, important updates, and prime Kentwood location close to shopping, dining, parks, and schools, this home is the perfect combination of space, comfort, and convenience.

Getting Around

9
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
28
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Discovery ElementaryGrades K-50.6 mi
4/10
Pinewood Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1986

Materials

  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,749
  • Total interior livable area: 4,441 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 411833290035
  • Zoning description: RES

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 77 x 134 x 112 x 166

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kent County and Michigan

Flood
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,604$31,248
Home Insurance *$163$1,956
Property Taxes $917$11,004
Electricity $484$5,812
Total$4,168$50,016
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$142,902/yr
40% on housing$125,040/yr
45% on housing$111,146/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.6%
9.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.1%
3.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$116This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49508$174
Kent County$197

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49508$203
Kent County$201

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-05Price change$499,000
2026-07-04Price change$515,000
2026-05-27Listed for sale$525,000
2005-06-22Sold$276,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentKarla Figueroa
BrokerageLake Michigan Realty Mgmt

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