South Creek East
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $445K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 9.0/10
Driving through South Creek East, you're moving through a planned subdivision of about 20 acres where lots average just under 0.6 acres—enough room to breathe without the sprawl. Homes here run around $568K and tend to cluster on tree-lined streets with the kind of consistent spacing that makes the whole place feel intentional rather than accidental. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is about 15 minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids sits just under 20 minutes north, which means you're genuinely close to the city without feeling like you're living in it. The nearest grocery is 2 miles out; there are a dozen within a 2-mile radius if you want options. Cross Creek Charter Academy serves the area, and Prairie Wolf Park is a 15-minute walk if you need green space—there are two parks within a mile of here. It's a 84th St & Hanna Lake Ave Area address, which anchors it geographically without the name recognition of some better-known West Michigan spots, which is sometimes exactly the point.
Why people love it here
25,426 sq ft avg lots
- 31 homes
$445K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Prairie Wolf Park: 10 min bike
- Crystals Springs East Community Park: 10 min bike
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Median home price in South Creek East
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,021/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
Recent Sale Price
$445K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
31
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.32 ac – 2.2 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
StoneWater Country Club
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Prairie Wolf Park
+1 more
Crystals Springs East Community Park Playground
Inidan Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in South Creek East 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 South Creek East home (around $445,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,960 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,960/mo | $78,929 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,408/mo | $90,871 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,557/mo | $94,865 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 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 South Creek East 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
Prairie Wolf Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
The Red Geranium Cafe
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Countryside Elementary School
School
Blain School
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Prairie Wolf Park
Crystals Springs East Community Park
Crystal Springs East Community Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about South Creek East
- What do homes cost in South Creek East?
- The median home value in South Creek East is about $445,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South Creek East housing market?
- no homes are listed in South Creek East right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South Creek East?
- South Creek East is served by Cross Creek Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is South Creek East walkable?
- South Creek East scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.