Maple Creek Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $296K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 5.2/10
The asphalt lot at the entrance feels modest—no grand boulevard, just a clean subdivision of fifteen acres where homes cluster around modest lots averaging a third of an acre each. Maple Creek Plat sits in the Crosswinds No.2 Area, roughly sixteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and less than ten from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means you're close enough to the city without feeling its weight. The Kentwood Public Schools district runs through here, and there's actual infrastructure for daily life: fifty-four restaurants within a mile, thirty-six grocery stores within two, a coffee shop under a mile away, and Old Farm Shores Dog Park reachable in an eight-minute walk if your dog has opinions about things. Homes run around $331K, and with six parks nearby and a transit stop a five-minute walk away, you get the sense someone thought about what people actually need rather than just subdividing land and calling it done. It's not flashy—it's the kind of place that works.
Why people love it here
$296K median
- Based on 3yr sales
14,854 sq ft avg lots
- 29 homes
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Maple Creek Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,006/mo
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Median Sale Price
$296K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
29
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.24 ac – 0.68 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Afghan Halal Supermarket
+1 more
Casey's
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Despecho Sports Bar
+1 more
Pinewood Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
East-West Trail
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/52nd (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Maple Creek Plat 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 Maple Creek Plat home (around $295,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,965 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,965/mo | $52,412 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,263/mo | $60,343 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,362/mo | $62,995 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Maple Creek Plat 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
Old Farm Shores Dog Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Casey's
Restaurant
Fast Food
El Rancherito Taqueria
Restaurant
Tropicala Taste
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Saint Mary Magdalena School
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
Old Farm Shores Dog Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Maple Creek Plat
- What do homes cost in Maple Creek Plat?
- The median home value in Maple Creek Plat is about $295,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Maple Creek Plat?
- Maple Creek Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Maple Creek Plat walkable?
- Maple Creek Plat scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.