Silver Creek Park Add.
Surrounded by nature
Median $232K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
Oakdale Gardens sits a short walk away, a pocket-sized park that anchors what is otherwise a straightforward platted subdivision of 27 acres carved into tight, modest lots—the kind of place where you're not buying breathing room but rather proximity. Silver Creek Park Add. sits in the Southeast End, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 9-minute drive gets you there, which matters if you work anywhere near the core. The transit stop is steps away, and Oakdale Gardens is walkable; beyond that, you're driving to most things, though restaurants and a coffee shop land within a mile or so. Homes here run around $224K, and the River City Scholars Charter Academy serves the area. It's not flashy—it's honest, practical, and a genuine foothold for people who want to be near the city without the premium tag.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 9 min walk
- Mulick Park: 14 min walk
$232K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Fuller/Ramona (NB): 1 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Silver Creek Park Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,573/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Recent Sale Price
$232K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
65
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.10 ac – 0.30 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
+1 more
Last Mile Cafe @ HUB 07
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
+1 more
Oakdale Gardens
+1 more
Mulick Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Fuller/Ramona (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: River City Scholars Charter Academy
Crime in Silver Creek Park Add. 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 Silver Creek Park Add. home (around $231,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,541 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,541/mo | $41,105 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,775/mo | $47,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,853/mo | $49,404 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Silver Creek Park Add. 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(26)
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
+21 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
The Derby
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Silver Creek Park Add.
- What do homes cost in Silver Creek Park Add.?
- The median home value in Silver Creek Park Add. is about $231,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Silver Creek Park Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Silver Creek Park Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Silver Creek Park Add.?
- Silver Creek Park Add. is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Silver Creek Park Add. walkable?
- Silver Creek Park Add. scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.