Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area
Strong schools draw families here
1 home for sale·Median $265K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.3/10
Days here move at a different pace—you're out on generous lots where an acre or more is standard, yet you're only 13 minutes on foot from a restaurant and about a mile from groceries and coffee when you need them. Wooded ground and creek-adjacent properties define the landscape, with Horseshoe Lake less than a mile away and three parks within reach, including Vogel Field just a four-minute walk. That 67-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids means commuting is a real choice, not a default, which tends to attract people genuinely committed to being here rather than passing through. New construction sits comfortably next to updated ranch homes and older duplexes, and the mix of recent builds with granite islands and vaulted ceilings alongside solid mid-century bones keeps things unpretentious—you're not performing a lifestyle, you're living one. The outskirts-of-town location gives you elbow room without asking you to choose between convenience and space.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 13 min walk
- Vogel Field: 8 min bike
$265K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Vogel Field
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
Subway
Starbucks
Vogel Field
+1 more
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Townline Lake
Brutus Dog Park
White Pine Trail
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area home (around $265,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,763 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,763/mo | $47,002 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,029/mo | $54,114 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,118/mo | $56,493 |
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.
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area 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.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Big Rapids River Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area
- What do homes cost in Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area?
- The median home value in Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area?
- Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area walkable?
- Ryan Creek Way & M 20 Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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