Deer Run Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $290K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 4.3/10
You'll know Deer Run Estates by its tree-lined roads and the 80 acres of wooded space that makes the whole place feel removed from the usual sprawl. The condos sit along Algoma Ave and 20 Mile Rd in a setting where you're surrounded by actual land—each lot averages nearly three-quarters of an acre, which means you're not stacked on top of your neighbors. Homes here run around $338K, and what you get for that is the kind of space that West Michigan does well: room to breathe without being so far out that you're commuting forever. Downtown Grand Rapids is about half an hour away, so you can be there for dinner or a show without it feeling like a production. There's an unnamed park within an 11-minute walk if you want to stretch your legs, and Clear Lake Launch sits just 2.6 miles down the road when you're ready to get on the water. Grocery shopping means a short drive at 3.4 miles, and the whole community falls under Cedar Springs Public Schools, which handles education for the area. It's the kind of spot where you get actual property, genuine trees, and enough distance from neighbors to hear yourself think—but you're still plugged into the region rather than out in the middle of nowhere.
Why people love it here
$290K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Park in Trent Ridge: 13 min walk
- Fisk Knob Northeast: 4 min drive
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Median home price in Deer Run Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$290K
1 recent sale
Units
57
Complex Size
79.6 ac
57 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Trent Ridge
Middle Lake
+1 more
Beach at Long Lake Park
Fisk Knob Northeast
Clear Lake Launch
Kent Theater
Crime in Deer Run 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Deer Run Estates home (around $290,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,929/mo | $51,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,221/mo | $59,220 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,318/mo | $61,822 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Deer Run Estates Homeowners' Association
Managed by Links Management Solutions (Andrea, andrea@linksmanagementsolutions.com)
Source: deerrunestates.org
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
~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,411 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)
Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.
Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)
Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Solon · Source: solontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Deer Run 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.
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Panda Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Briggs School
White Creek School
Pangbron School
Crandall School
Frey School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Deer Run Estates
- What do homes cost in Deer Run Estates?
- The median home value in Deer Run Estates is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Deer Run Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Deer Run Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Deer Run Estates?
- Deer Run Estates is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Deer Run Estates walkable?
- Deer Run Estates scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.