How close is shopping and dining to 742 W Kilgore Road #108?
742 W Kilgore Road #108, a two-bedroom condo in Kensington Place listed at $109,914, sits just off the Kilgore and Westnedge intersection, so ALDI, Meijer, Lowe's, HomeGoods and a cluster of restaurants are only a few minutes from your door. Most weekly errands can happen in one short loop instead of a cross-town drive.
By Jason Veenstra, REALTOR® | Veenstra Team brokered by eXp Realty | November 3, 2026
Errands have a way of eating a Saturday. One store for groceries, another across town for a lightbulb, a third for a birthday gift, and by the time you're home the day is gone.
Maybe you're renting right now and your nearest grocery store is a 15-minute drive. Maybe you're buying your first home and you want your money to go toward a place that makes everyday life simpler, not more complicated. You want a home where the basics are close, so your free time stays free.
That's one of the things I like most about 742 W Kilgore Road #108. The condo is in the City of Kalamazoo, right where Kilgore meets South Westnedge Avenue, and the stores on the Portage side of Kilgore are practically neighbors.
Unit 108 is on the ground level, so unloading groceries after a Westnedge run is a short walk.
Groceries: three very different options close by
For a quick, budget-friendly stock-up, there's ALDI at 5070 S. Westnedge Ave., which opened in September 2024 in the former Earth Fare building. For a one-stop trip—groceries, pharmacy, household basics—the Meijer at 5121 S. Westnedge Ave. is right there too. It's the longest-standing Meijer in Kalamazoo County, and it went through a major renovation in 2022.
And if you cook with ingredients you can't always find at a big chain, Pacific Rim Foods, an Asian grocery at 229 W. Kilgore Road, is just down the street.
Home projects and decorating without the long drive
When you move into your own place, there's always something: a shower curtain, a shelf, a furnace filter, a can of paint for the bedroom. Lowe's (5108 S. Westnedge Ave.) and HomeGoods (5050 S. Westnedge Ave.) are both in that same Kilgore and Westnedge cluster. That's the difference between "I'll get to it next weekend" and "I'll grab it on the way home."
Dinner out, or a quick bite on a busy night
Some nights you don't want to cook. Within a few minutes of the condo you'll find Los Amigos, The Tangy Crab, Subway and Pizza Hut, plus a Biggby Coffee for the morning run.
And then there's a Kalamazoo tradition: The Root Beer Stand at 4400 S. Westnedge Ave. It has been serving homemade root beer since 1931 and runs seasonally, from about mid-February to mid-October. When it opens again next season, you'll be one of the closest neighbors in line.
Why this matters when you own instead of rent
Being close to errands isn't just convenient—it adds up. Shorter trips mean less gas and less time in the car, which makes it easier to stick to the budget you set when you bought. The condo itself keeps things simple, too: in-unit laundry, an enclosed garage stall with storage, and a private patio entry. The $326 monthly HOA covers water/sewer, trash, exterior maintenance, lawn care and snow removal—I break that down in what the condo fee covers.
If you've been wondering whether owning could cost about the same as what you're paying in rent, my buy-instead-of-rent guide walks through how to find out.
Your Simple 3-Step Plan
Call or text me. We'll talk through your budget and what you want close to home.
Tour it. See the condo, then drive the Westnedge loop yourself and time it.
Move in. I'll guide you through the offer, inspection and closing so you can start running errands from your own front door.
Staying where you are can mean another year of long drives for simple things and rent checks that don't build anything for you. The alternative is a home of your own where everyday life is a few minutes away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grocery stores are near 742 W Kilgore Road #108?
ALDI (5070 S. Westnedge Ave.), Meijer (5121 S. Westnedge Ave.) and Pacific Rim Foods (229 W. Kilgore Rd.) are all just a few minutes from the condo, near the Kilgore and Westnedge intersection.
Is 742 W Kilgore Road in Kalamazoo or Portage?
The condo is in the City of Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. Many of the stores just south across Kilgore Road have Portage addresses.
What restaurants are near 742 W Kilgore Road #108?
Los Amigos, The Tangy Crab, Subway, Pizza Hut and Biggby Coffee are all a few minutes away, and The Root Beer Stand at 4400 S. Westnedge Ave. is close by during its mid-February to mid-October season.
How much is the HOA at 742 W Kilgore Road #108?
The HOA is $326 per month and covers water/sewer, trash, exterior maintenance, lawn care and snow removal.
How many bedrooms does 742 W Kilgore Road #108 have?
It is a two-bedroom, one-bath condo with 833 square feet on one level, in-unit laundry and an enclosed garage stall with storage.
Let's Talk
If a home where groceries, hardware and dinner are all a few minutes away sounds like the kind of simple you've been looking for, let's talk. You can also see more of the condo in my posts on the private patio entry and making winter simpler at 742 W Kilgore.
Schedule a 15-minute conversation or call/text me at 269-350-5514.
About Jason Veenstra
Jason Veenstra is a REALTOR® with the Veenstra Team, brokered by eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Greater Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan. Licensed since approximately 2010, Jason brings extensive local market experience and a family real estate tradition dating to the 1980s. He helps clients navigate existing-home purchases and sales, relocation, and new construction.
