Birch Creek Condominiums
Solid value in a growing area
Median $245K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 6.3/10
The sound of traffic from the nearby interchange fades once you turn onto the private drive—suddenly you're on a quiet cul-de-sac where the condos sit on two acres, each one a different style and size, all priced around $267K. Built starting in 2007, Birch Creek is still growing; four units are finished, with room for ten more to come, which means you're not buying into a crowded complex but something that's still finding its shape. Water, sewer, gas, and electric are already in place, ready for whatever gets built next. The location does the heavy lifting here—groceries, restaurants, and coffee shops are all within an 8-minute walk, and you've got over 240 restaurants within a mile if you're tired of cooking. Stanaback Park sits less than a mile away, and transit stops are steps from your door. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 15 minutes by car, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport is closer still at just under 11 minutes, which matters if you're traveling regularly. This is the kind of spot where you're close enough to everything that matters but still tucked into a development that feels separate from the noise—not exactly a secret, but not trying to be anything it isn't either.
Why people love it here
$245K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Covenant Park: 12 min bike
- Swansea Drive Southeast: 11 min bike
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Median home price in Birch Creek Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,663/mo
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Median Sale Price
$245K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
14
Complex Size
1.7 ac
14 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stanaback Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Whole Foods Market
+1 more
JCDT Center – Gallery of Images
+1 more
Cafe Bar Mahala
+1 more
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
+1 more
Covenant Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
32nd/Westminster (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in Birch Creek Condominiums is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Birch Creek Condominiums home (around $245,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,630 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,630/mo | $43,455 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,876/mo | $50,030 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,959/mo | $52,229 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Birch Creek Condominiums are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
JCDT Center – Gallery of Images
Restaurant
Kikka Sushi
Restaurant
Al-Bos
Restaurant
Al-Bo’s
Restaurant
Thai Fusion
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Alexander Hamilton School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Stanaback Park Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Birch Creek Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Birch Creek Condominiums?
- The median home value in Birch Creek Condominiums is about $245,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Birch Creek Condominiums?
- Birch Creek Condominiums is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Birch Creek Condominiums walkable?
- Birch Creek Condominiums scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.