Deer Creek Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $338K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 6.3/10
Sitting in the farmland and low hills of West Michigan between Grand Rapids and the lakeshore, Deer Creek Estates spreads across 57 acres of residential land where the lots run around a third of an acre each—tight enough to keep things compact, roomy enough that you're not stacked on top of anyone. The homes here are traditional in style, and you're roughly 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city, or about 27 minutes south to Grand Haven beach when you want the water. The neighborhood has real proximity to everyday stuff: a coffee shop is a 5-minute walk away, restaurants cluster within a mile, and Main Street Park sits just down the block. Median home values sit around $441K, and the area feeds into Coopersville Area Public School District, making it the kind of spot where you get suburban ease without the isolation.
Why people love it here
$338K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
13,430 sq ft avg lots
- 145 homes
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Median home price in Deer Creek Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,295/mo
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9 homes sold in Deer Creek Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$338K
9 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
145
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.25 ac – 0.75 ac
Homeowner Rate
99.3%
Principal residence
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Coopersville Area Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Boxcar Bargains
Taquería Manriquez
+1 more
Country Cafe
Champs Bar & Grill
Main Street Park
Unnamed playground
Green Path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Crime in Deer Creek Estates 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Deer Creek Estates home (around $338,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,248 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,248/mo | $59,950 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,588/mo | $69,021 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,702/mo | $72,055 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Coopersville
Source: cityofcoopersville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,384 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
No municipal electric; Consumers serves area
Confirm by addressServices for Coopersville · Source: cityofcoopersville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Deer Creek Estates 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Main Street Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fatzo's Pizza Coopersville
Restaurant
Restaurant
Taquería Manriquez
Restaurant
Number 1 Chinese restaurant (Coopersville)
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Jackson School
Rankins School
Marshall School
McDearmon School
Toothacre School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Deer Creek Estates
- What do homes cost in Deer Creek Estates?
- The median home value in Deer Creek Estates is about $338,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Deer Creek Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Deer Creek Estates right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Deer Creek Estates?
- Deer Creek Estates is served by Coopersville Area Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Deer Creek Estates walkable?
- Deer Creek Estates scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.