Rum Creek Estates No. 2
Solid value in a growing area
Median $318K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 5.6/10
Rum Creek Estates No. 2 sits on 15 acres carved into neat quarter-acre lots, the kind of subdivision where the grid feels purposeful rather than cramped. You're close enough to Stauffer Station Park for a quick walk—eight minutes gets you there—and five more parks dot the mile around you. The nearest bus stop is a four-minute walk, which matters if you're heading downtown Grand Rapids in under 20 minutes or catching a flight from Gerald R. Ford in under nine. Restaurants cluster nearby; 18 sit within a mile, and groceries are plentiful at 36 stores within two miles, though the closest one takes a 13-minute walk. Homes here run around $324K and fall under Kentwood Public Schools, anchoring you in an area where the mix of walkable access and open space actually holds together.
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Why people love it here
$318K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Rum Creek Estates No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,155/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$318K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
51
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.16 ac – 0.45 ac
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · wider-area estimate
Based on 14 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 No. 2 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 No. 2 home (around $317,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,139 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,139/mo | $57,029 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,461/mo | $65,639 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,570/mo | $68,533 |
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.
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 No. 2 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
Stauffer Station Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Himalayan Feast DBA Desi Spice | Best Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Wings & Waves
Restaurant
Rumi’s Garden
Restaurant
Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Theon Boba Tea (Momo House)
Café
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 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(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Rum Creek Estates No. 2
- What do homes cost in Rum Creek Estates No. 2?
- The median home value in Rum Creek Estates No. 2 is about $317,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rum Creek Estates No. 2 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Rum Creek Estates No. 2 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rum Creek Estates No. 2?
- Rum Creek Estates No. 2 is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Rum Creek Estates No. 2 walkable?
- Rum Creek Estates No. 2 scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.