Timber Creek
Solid value in a growing area
Median $325K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 6.3/10
If you're heading out here, just know you're getting solid condo living about 11 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, in a 25-acre community where you won't feel crammed in. Homes run around $372K, which lands you in a place with actual space—the average lot stretches across 24.47 acres. You're enrolled in Comstock Park Public Schools, and there's a genuine mix of things to do nearby without feeling like you're living in someone else's backyard. A restaurant is about a 9-minute walk, coffee shops sit roughly 12 minutes away, and there are 180 restaurants within a mile if you want options. The grocery store is a 14-minute walk, transit is 9 minutes on foot, and Lamoreaux Park—good for a quick outing—is 10 minutes away. Five parks fit within a mile of here, so you've got access without having to drive everywhere. The boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park runs 2.2 miles out, which matters if you're into the water. Drive to Gerald R. Ford Airport takes about 27 minutes if you travel for work. This is Oakridge Plat Area living—straightforward, reasonably located, and built for people who want some breathing room without sacrificing convenience.
Why people love it here
$325K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 17 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail: 9 min bike
- LAMOREAUX PARK: 8 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Timber Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$325K
1 recent sale
Units
85
Complex Size
24.9 ac
85 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
LAMOREAUX PARK
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
17
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gordon Food Service
The Mix-L1
+1 more
Eternam Coffee
+1 more
Mill Creek Tavern
LAMOREAUX PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
4 Mile/Alpine (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 7/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Crime in Timber 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 Timber Creek home (around $325,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,162/mo | $57,644 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,489/mo | $66,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,598/mo | $69,283 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Timber Creek Condos
Managed by Katherine Bockheim
Source: grar · 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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids water (developed areas); private well (rural)
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural parcels on private well.
Municipal sewer (developed areas); individual septic (rural)
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Sheriff district car covers 4 townships; Alpine contracts an additional dedicated patrol shift.
Alpine Township Fire Department
Combination dept; full-time chief/inspector + 6 FT + paid-on-call; 3 stations.
Services for Alpine · Source: alpinetwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Timber 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(27)
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Mix-L1
Restaurant
Prime Steakhouse
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Mad Dogz
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
Bar
Mill Creek Tavern
Bar
Nick Fink's
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Greenbridge School
School
Wellerwood School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Timber Creek
- What do homes cost in Timber Creek?
- The median home value in Timber Creek is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Timber Creek housing market?
- no homes are listed in Timber 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 Timber Creek?
- Timber Creek is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Timber Creek walkable?
- Timber Creek scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.