Shaw Creek Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $435K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
What catches people off-guard about Shaw Creek Estates is how close it sits to everything while still feeling genuinely removed—27 acres of clean subdivision living with lot sizes around a third of an acre, homes running roughly $399K, and downtown Grand Rapids just 24 minutes down the road. You're not buried in exurbia; the nearest grocery is under 2 miles away, coffee and food are right there, and a boat launch on the Rogue River is less than a mile off.
Why people love it here
Parkside Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$435K median
- 1 recent sale
15,072 sq ft avg lots
- 61 homes
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Median home price in Shaw Creek Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,953/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$435K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
61
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.27 ac – 1.0 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Fatzo's Pizza
+1 more
Nourished rockford
+1 more
Grill One Eleven
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Little Myers Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Shaw Creek Estates 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 Shaw Creek Estates home (around $435,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $77k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,893 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,893/mo | $77,155 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,331/mo | $88,829 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,477/mo | $92,733 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$71K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$75K
Per listing
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,402 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
North Kent Sewer Authority (city collection)
City maintains collection; treated by North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant). After-hours 616-866-9557.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Rockford Department of Public Safety
Public Safety officers cross-trained as police/fire/medical (merged 2012).
Services for Rockford · Source: rockford.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Shaw Creek Estates 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
12 Mile Trailhead Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fatzo's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
F'n K Tacos
Restaurant
Boochie Bar - Kombucha and Acai cafe
Restaurant
The Pump House Frozen Yogurt Bar - Rockford
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(2)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Shaw Creek Estates
- What do homes cost in Shaw Creek Estates?
- The median home value in Shaw Creek Estates is about $435,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shaw Creek Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Shaw Creek Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shaw Creek Estates?
- Shaw Creek Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Rockford Spanish Immersion (8/10).
- Is Shaw Creek Estates walkable?
- Shaw Creek Estates scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.