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Subdivision10.9 acres

Rum Creek Estates

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️35 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$314K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🎓Schools
55

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 20 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
38

Car-dependent

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet 11-acre neighborhood offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging 0.18 acres, providing plenty of room for families to spread out and enjoy private outdoor space. The area's standout feature is direct access to Kent Trails, making it a paradise for walkers, runners, and cyclists who can step right from their backyard onto the popular trail system. While the setting feels peaceful and residential, residents benefit from convenient highway access for commuting and five grocery stores within a short drive.

The community attracts families drawn to Kentwood Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options available. With nearly 60% of homes owner-occupied and properties featuring finished basements perfect for home offices or guest spaces, this area creates an ideal environment for established families seeking space, tranquility, and outdoor recreation opportunities right at their doorstep.

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$338K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

40

Median Lot Size

0.18 ac

0.16 ac – 0.40 ac

Homeowner Rate

59.37%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 20 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 9/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

7Challenger ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 341 students · 14:1 · 0.4 mi
7Bowen ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 365 students · 15:1 · 1.7 mi
7East Kentwood Freshman CampusSecondary · 09-09 · 743 students · 17:1 · 1.7 mi
7East Kentwood High SchoolHigh · 10-12 · 2,010 students · 19:1 · 1.9 mi
7Explorer ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 527 students · 16:1 · 2.0 mi
6Discovery ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 711 students · 19:1 · 1.1 mi
6Endeavor ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 544 students · 18:1 · 1.8 mi
5Crestwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 682 students · 16:1 · 0.7 mi
5Brookwood ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 349 students · 16:1 · 1.6 mi
3Pinewood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 809 students · 19:1 · 1.5 mi
3Valleywood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 514 students · 15:1 · 2.0 mi

Walkability

3.8

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
2.0
🌳Nature
2.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026