Prairie Run
Solid value in a growing area
Median $315K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
Prairie Run sits in Streeter's Ronald Street Add. Area, a 15-acre subdivision where you're never far from something to do—there's a restaurant within a five-minute walk, a coffee shop at the 15-minute mark, and 65 more dining options tucked within a mile if you're feeling adventurous. Downtown Grand Rapids is about half an hour away, and the grocery runs are manageable too, with a store roughly a 14-minute walk and ten more within two miles. Kids here attend Creative Technologies Academy, and homes typically run around $310K. The real surprise, though, is how much green space wraps around you: six parks within a mile, plus an unnamed neighborhood park just eight minutes on foot—which means Prairie Run manages that rare trick of feeling connected without feeling crowded.
Why people love it here
$315K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Prairie Run
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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5 homes sold in Prairie Run this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Creative Technologies Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Classic Kelly's Family Restaurant And Catering
+1 more
Impact Coffee
+1 more
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Waller Lake
+1 more
North Country Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
New Cedar springs library
Kent Theater
Crime in Prairie Run 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 Prairie Run home (around $315,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,095 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,095/mo | $55,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,412/mo | $64,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,518/mo | $67,152 |
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
City of Cedar Springs
Source: cityofcedarsprings.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
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,317 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressKent County Sheriff (Cedar Springs Unit)
City contracts policing to Kent County Sheriff (since 2014); dedicated deputies, 24hr.
City FD serves Cedar Springs + portion of Nelson Twp (16-19 Mile Rd, city limits east to Keller Ave).
Services for Cedar Springs · Source: cityofcedarsprings.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Prairie Run 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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Cuts Deli
Restaurant
Jose's Restaurant
Restaurant
The Red Bird Bistro & Grill
Restaurant
Sue's Kountry Kitchen
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
Impact Coffee
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
The Rustic Roof
Café
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Bar
Cedar Pub
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Creative Technologies Academy
White Creek School
Nelson Center School
Briggs School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Prairie Run
- What do homes cost in Prairie Run?
- The median home value in Prairie Run is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Prairie Run housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Prairie Run right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Prairie Run?
- Prairie Run is served by Creative Technologies Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Prairie Run walkable?
- Prairie Run scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.