Esker Creek
Solid value in a growing area
Median $585K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 6.0/10
Moving through Esker Creek means working with space—thirty-three acres of it, with half-acre-plus lots that give each home genuine breathing room. The landscape here reads deliberate: condo living without the cramped-together feeling. You're roughly a half hour from downtown Grand Rapids, which matters if you want the city without living in it. Drenthe Grove Park sits about a twelve-minute walk away, close enough that it anchors the place without dominating it. A handful of restaurants are within a mile, and another sits just a thirteen-minute walk down the road, so you're not completely dependent on the car for dinner.
Why people love it here
$585K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Esker Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,971/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$585K
1 recent sale
Units
50
Complex Size
33.5 ac
50 units
Homeowner Rate
95.8%
Principal residence
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
American Char
+1 more
Ziggi's Coffee
Tripelroot Brewery
Drenthe Grove Park
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Upper Macatawa Natural Area Scenic Overlook
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Kenowa Trail
84th & Westpark Way
Howard Miller Public Library
Toddlerville
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in Esker Creek 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 Esker Creek home (around $585,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $104k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,891 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,891/mo | $103,760 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,480/mo | $119,460 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,677/mo | $124,710 |
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
Zeeland Charter Township
Source: zeelandtwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,332 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Zeeland Charter Township / Private well
Township water in developed areas (some served by City of Zeeland/Holland); rural areas on wells.
Zeeland Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer (some via City of Zeeland Clean Water Plant); rural areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (parts may be served by Zeeland BPW).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: zeelandtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Esker Creek 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
Drenthe Grove Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(7)
American Char
Restaurant
Mooville Ice Cream Shop
Restaurant
MOO-ville West in Zeeland
Restaurant
Thai Avenue
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
School
West Drenthe School
School
School
Hawthorn School Number 2
+18 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Esker Creek
- What do homes cost in Esker Creek?
- The median home value in Esker Creek is about $585,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Esker Creek housing market?
- no homes are listed in Esker Creek right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Esker Creek?
- Esker Creek is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is Esker Creek walkable?
- Esker Creek scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.