Glass Creek Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $400K·Walkability 0.0/10
Lots sold here come with an acre or more, and most new construction gets a daylight basement—the kind of thing you notice when you're actually looking to expand down the line instead of out. The neighborhood sits between Middleville and Yankee Springs, which means you're genuinely outside the sprawl but not so far that a trip to downtown Grand Rapids takes forever—about 40 minutes when you need it. Homes tend toward open floor plans, updated kitchens, and three-car garages, and the cul-de-sac streets feel deliberately laid out rather than organic. A restaurant is roughly two miles away, grocery shopping runs about five, and if you need to get to Gerald R. Ford Airport, you're looking at just under 25 minutes. There's a boat launch a little over a mile off if water access matters to you, and the land itself—substantial lots with room to breathe—seems to be what people are actually here for.
Why people love it here
$400K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Glass Creek Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,715/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
Champs Bar
Irving Road Boating Access Site
+1 more
Playground on Patterson Rd
Bassett Lake
Fishing Beach
North Country Trail
Middleville Bark Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Gymnastics In Motion
Middleville Village Library
Hastings 4
Crime in Glass 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Glass Creek Estates home (around $399,900) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,647 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,647/mo | $70,593 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,048/mo | $81,284 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,182/mo | $84,851 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Glass 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
Irving Road Boating Access Site
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon
Restaurant
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Three Brothers Pizza
Restaurant
Faro's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
The Big Easy
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
Frequently asked about Glass Creek Estates
- What do homes cost in Glass Creek Estates?
- The median home value in Glass Creek Estates is about $399,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Glass Creek Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Glass Creek 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 Glass Creek Estates?
- Glass Creek Estates is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District.
- Is Glass Creek Estates walkable?
- Glass Creek Estates scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.