Walnut Creek
Room to spread out, great value
Median $538K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.5/10
Walnut Creek is a 33-acre platted subdivision where the surprise isn't what's here—it's the breathing room. Lots average just over half an acre, wide enough that you're not watching your neighbor's dinner from your kitchen window, yet compact enough that the neighborhood reads as a genuine place rather than scattered houses on a rural road. They anchor a community within the Bluff Lakes Area, served by Zeeland Public Schools. A restaurant lands about a mile and a half away, a coffee shop sits around twenty minutes out, and the nearest grocery runs 3.7 miles—close enough that you're not isolated, far enough that you chose this location for the land itself, not the commercial strip. Downtown Grand Rapids is a 31-minute drive, and an unnamed park sits a mile off. It's the kind of subdivision where the real amenity is the acreage between your house and the next one.
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Why people love it here
23,627 sq ft avg lots
- 46 homes
$538K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Walnut Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,649/mo
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Median Sale Price
$538K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
46
Median Lot Size
0.47 ac
0.26 ac – 3.0 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,525/mo
$1,350 – $1,700 · estimated range
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
American Char
+1 more
Ziggi's Coffee
The Office Bar & Grill
Upper Macatawa Natural Area
Hoogland Park Playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Upper Macatawa Natural Area Scenic Overlook
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Kenowa Trail
Planet Fitness
92nd & Hillcrest Drive
+1 more
Howard Miller Public Library
Toddlerville
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in Walnut 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Walnut Creek home (around $537,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $97k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,620 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,620/mo | $96,545 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,167/mo | $111,122 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,351/mo | $116,021 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Zeeland Charter Township
Source: zeelandtwp.org · 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
~$911/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,375 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Zeeland Charter Township / Private well
Township water in developed areas (some served by City of Zeeland/Holland); rural areas on wells.
Zeeland Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer (some via City of Zeeland Clean Water Plant); rural areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (parts may be served by Zeeland BPW).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland Township · Source: zeelandtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Walnut 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
West Drenthe School
School
School
School
+19 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kenowa Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Walnut Creek
- What do homes cost in Walnut Creek?
- The median home value in Walnut Creek is about $537,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Walnut Creek?
- Walnut Creek is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is Walnut Creek walkable?
- Walnut Creek scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.