Rum Creek Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $315K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.5/10
Evening light hits the tree-lined streets just right here, turning the modest homes into something worth lingering over—and that's when you notice what makes Rum Creek Estates actually work. The subdivision sits on 11 acres with generous lot sizes, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (18 minutes) and the airport (8.5 minutes) that commuting doesn't eat your life, yet removed enough that you're not hearing that constant hum. Old Farm Park is a 10-minute walk, and there are four parks within a mile if you want options on a Sunday afternoon. A transit stop is four minutes away on foot, groceries run about 14 minutes, and you've got 18 restaurants within a mile to work through—so you're not stranded. Homes here run around $314K, and you're in Kentwood Public Schools territory. It's the kind of place where the bones are solid, the access is real, and you can actually afford to be here.
Why people love it here
$315K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Rum Creek Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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Median Sale Price
$315K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
40
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.16 ac – 0.40 ac
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Horrocks Market
+1 more
Wings & Waves
+1 more
THEON BOBA TEA (MOMO HOUSE)
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
+1 more
Stauffer Station Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area Trail
Blue's Gym
Walma/Kentwood City Hall (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Rum 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 Rum Creek Estates 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.
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 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 Rum 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
Old Farm Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Himalayan Feast DBA Desi Spice | Best Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Restaurant
Wings & Waves
Restaurant
Rumi’s Garden
Restaurant
Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Theon Boba Tea (Momo House)
Café
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Rum Creek Estates
- What do homes cost in Rum Creek Estates?
- The median home value in Rum Creek Estates is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rum Creek Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Rum Creek Estates right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rum Creek Estates?
- Rum Creek Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Rum Creek Estates walkable?
- Rum Creek Estates scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.