Deerfield
Solid value in a growing area
Median $426K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
The lots here are modest—just under four-tenths of an acre each—which means the subdivision has a compact, settled feel across its 18 acres. Homes run around $519K, and you're technically in the Deerfield Area, though downtown Grand Rapids is only 16 minutes away when you need it. Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area, and there's a transit stop essentially at your doorstep if you want it. Walker City Central Park is a short walk, restaurants are about a mile and a half down the road, and the grocery store sits at just over two miles—close enough that you're not isolated, but far enough that this feels like actual neighborhood rather than urban density.
Why people love it here
$426K median
- 1 recent sale
16,453 sq ft avg lots
- 38 homes
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 11 min walk
- Walker City Central Park Trail: 11 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Deerfield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,889/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$426K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
38
Median Lot Size
0.36 ac
0.28 ac – 0.70 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker City Central Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Jia Yuan
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Roasted
+1 more
Walker City Central Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Johnson Park Launch
gym
Wilson at 2231 Wilson (SB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Deerfield 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 Deerfield home (around $425,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,830 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,830/mo | $75,470 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,258/mo | $86,889 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,402/mo | $90,708 |
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Deerfield 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Beach Grove School
Empire Beauty School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Walker City Central Park Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Deerfield
- What do homes cost in Deerfield?
- The median home value in Deerfield is about $425,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Deerfield housing market?
- no homes are listed in Deerfield right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Deerfield?
- Deerfield is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Deerfield walkable?
- Deerfield scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.