Tallman Creek
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $425K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
The subdivision sits right where Maynard and O'Brien intersect, a 14-acre grid of modest lots—each running about a third of an acre—with homes hovering around $557K. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 13-minute drive gets you there, but the real draw is what's on foot: a grocery within four minutes, a coffee shop and restaurant scene (150 options within a mile, no exaggeration) five minutes away, and Walker Community Park a comfortable walk for anyone who doesn't mind a little distance. The Grandville Public Schools district serves the area, and you've got transit access nearby if you need it. It's not flashy, but it's the kind of place where you can actually live without treating your car like a second home—the sort of ordinary, functional suburban setup that works because it was built to, not because someone decided it was going to be "the next big thing."
Why people love it here
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Near the water
- Fennessy Lake — 1.4 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Walker Community Park: 10 min bike
- South Standale Trail: 10 min bike
$425K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Tallman Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker Community Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fennessy Lake
1.4 mi
Recent Sale Price
$425K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.32 ac
0.26 ac – 0.67 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Peppino's Pizza
Starbucks
Cesar's Pub
Walker Community Park
+1 more
Walker Community Park Playground
Stafford Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Heron Lake Trails
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Cummings Ave Station (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Tallman Creek 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 Tallman Creek home (around $425,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,827 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,827/mo | $75,381 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,255/mo | $86,787 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,398/mo | $90,601 |
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.
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Tallman Creek 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(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Lake Michigan Sports Bar
Restaurant
Peppino's Pizza
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
Asian Kitchen
Restaurant
El Tapatio
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Empire Beauty School
Cummings Elementary School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Tallman Creek
- What do homes cost in Tallman Creek?
- The median home value in Tallman Creek is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Tallman Creek housing market?
- no homes are listed in Tallman Creek right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Tallman Creek?
- Tallman Creek is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Tallman Creek walkable?
- Tallman Creek scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.