Deer Creek
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The quick answer
Deer Creek is a neighborhood, part of Coopersville Public School District and about 14 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $665,000.
1 home for sale·Median $665K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 6.0/10
Rolling meadows and Grand River frontage define this stretch of Polkton charter township, where homes sit on acres of land—most on 1.5 to 2+ acres—with private backyards and long sightlines across open ground. You're about 28 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and 31.5 minutes to Grand Haven beach, which makes the rural feel work without the total isolation; a boat launch at Deer Creek Park sits just a third of a mile away if water access matters to you. Most properties here back onto Rips Bayou or have views toward the river, and walking paths thread through the community. Groceries and restaurants cluster a couple of miles out, but the trade-off is obvious—you get land, privacy, and homes with serious square footage (ranch designs, custom builds, brick estates running 1,700 to 5,100+ square feet). Schools feed into Coopersville Public School District, and Deer Creek Park is a 6-minute walk away if you need green space closer by.
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Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Deer Creek Park: 12 min bike
- Park in Warner Street Area: 6 min drive
$665K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Deer Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,513/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Deer Creek Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$665K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Deer Creek Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,300 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Coopersville Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Deer Creek Park
Hidden Lake
Green Path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Allendale Township Library
Crime in Deer 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 Deer Creek home (around $664,750) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $119k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,478 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,478/mo | $119,402 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,154/mo | $137,429 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,381/mo | $143,488 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Polkton Charter Township
Source: polktontownship.com · 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
~$921/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,446 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Largely rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressCoopersville/Polkton Fire Department (CPFD)
Joint dept via interlocal agreement between City of Coopersville and Polkton Township.
Services for Polkton Township · Source: polktontownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Deer 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.
🛒 Grocery(6)
Aldi
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mug Shots Burgers and Brews
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Red School
White School Number 2
Rankins School
Toothacre School
Lillie School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
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Living in Deer Creek: the details
Is Deer Creek a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Deer Creek is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Coopersville Public School District. Expect prices centered around $665,000.
What does it cost to live in Deer Creek?
The median home value in Deer Creek is about $665,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Deer Creek
- What do homes cost in Deer Creek?
- The median home value in Deer Creek is about $664,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Deer Creek housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Deer Creek right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Deer Creek?
- Deer Creek is served by Coopersville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Deer Creek walkable?
- Deer Creek scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
