Lamberton Creek Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $500K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.4/10
The moment you turn onto Lamberton Creek Lane, the trees close in—tall oaks and maples that make a five-acre pocket feel like it's carved out of something older than the neighborhood around it. Forty-three condos sit here, each on roughly 0.39 acres, the kind of footprint that gives you actual yard without the burden of a half-acre to maintain. Homes run around $573K, and the median says people aren't leaving—they're staying. A transit stop sits two minutes on foot, which means you can reach downtown Grand Rapids in 10.7 minutes if you need to, or Gerald R. Ford airport in 22.7 if you're actually going somewhere. The real move, though, is what's within arm's reach: a park five minutes down the sidewalk, sixty restaurants within a mile, a grocery store 1.1 miles out, and coffee 1.4 miles away. There's a boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park if you're the type to own a kayak.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$500K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Three Mile/Plainfield (EB): 6 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lamberton Creek Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,393/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$500K
2 recent sales
Units
9
Complex Size
4.5 ac
9 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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616 Batter Mix
Kobold's Kitchen
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Three Mile/Plainfield (EB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Lamberton 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lamberton Creek Estates home (around $499,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $89k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,324 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,324/mo | $88,639 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,827/mo | $102,052 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,995/mo | $106,536 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Lamberton 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
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats
Restaurant
Plenitful
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
Denny's
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Tap
Bar
Cesars Pub
Pub
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Wellerwood School
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lamberton Creek Estates
- What do homes cost in Lamberton Creek Estates?
- The median home value in Lamberton Creek Estates is about $499,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lamberton Creek Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lamberton Creek Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lamberton Creek Estates?
- Lamberton Creek Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Lamberton Creek Estates walkable?
- Lamberton Creek Estates scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.