Shady Creek Plat No. 2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $310K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.5/10
The thing you'll notice first about Shady Creek Plat No. 2 is how much actual land comes with these houses—quarter-acre lots on a compact seven-acre plat that feels neither cramped nor sprawling. Homes here run around $310K and feed into Kentwood Public Schools, which matters if you're thinking long-term. A grocery store sits about a mile away, and you're roughly a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids, which makes commuting painless without feeling like you're living on someone else's doorstep. Creekside County Park is a short jaunt down the road if you want to get outside, and the sheer density of shopping—twenty-four grocery stores within two miles—means you're not scrambling for basics. It's the kind of subdivision where you get actual breathing room without sacrificing access to anything real.
Why people love it here
$310K median
- Assessor estimate
12,149 sq ft avg lots
- 19 homes
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Median home price in Shady Creek Plat No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,103/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
$310K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.27 ac – 0.28 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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StoneWater Country Club
+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
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Shady Creek Plat 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 →Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$389K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$195K
Median
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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
~$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 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
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
StoneWater Country Club
Restaurant
Simple Fish
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Blain School
+23 more within 5 miles
🌳 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 No. 2
- What do homes cost in Shady Creek Plat No. 2?
- The median home value in Shady Creek Plat No. 2 is about $309,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Shady Creek Plat No. 2?
- Shady Creek Plat No. 2 is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Shady Creek Plat No. 2 walkable?
- Shady Creek Plat No. 2 scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.