Shady Creek Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $298K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 8.5/10
The first thing you notice pulling in is how the lots breathe—quarter-acre parcels that feel neither cramped nor sprawling, the kind of space where you can actually see sky between houses. Shady Creek Plat sits within Sandlewood Estates No. 2 Area, a 6-acre platted subdivision where Kentwood Public Schools serves the district and homes typically run around $298K. The location punches well above its modest size: Gerald R. Ford Airport is just 16 minutes away, downtown Grand Rapids hits in about the same time, and you're half a mile from Creekside County Park with two more parks within a mile if you want an actual walk. Groceries are a mile out, a coffee shop about a mile and a half—close enough that you're not planning expeditions, far enough that you're not hearing traffic from your porch. It's the kind of subdivision that doesn't announce itself, which is probably the point.
Why people love it here
$298K median
- Assessor estimate
12,602 sq ft avg lots
- 17 homes
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Median home price in Shady Creek Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,024/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$298K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.23 ac – 0.37 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Simple Fish
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Pine Rest
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Shady Creek Plat 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Shady Creek Plat 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
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Simple Fish
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Countryside Elementary School
School
Blain School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shady Creek Plat
- What do homes cost in Shady Creek Plat?
- The median home value in Shady Creek Plat is about $298,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Shady Creek Plat?
- Shady Creek Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Shady Creek Plat walkable?
- Shady Creek Plat scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.