Willow Creek Platno 1 Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Willow Creek Platno 1 Area is a neighborhood, part of Hamilton Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $355K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 7.0/10
The lots here are sprawling—3.59 acres on average—which means you're looking at real land and breathing room, not suburban clustering. Willow Creek Platno 1 sits in Fillmore township, about 38 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and the character is distinctly rural with substance: 72 restaurants and 36 grocery stores within a couple of miles tells you this isn't isolated country. Cottonwood Park sits a mile down the road. The schools feed into Hamilton Community Schools. Walk times are reasonable—eight minutes to dinner, a dozen to coffee, ten to transit—so the area has that hybrid feel of land and access without forced density. Homes here run around $500K to $800K depending on lot size and what's been built. It's the kind of place where you get acreage without forgetting there's a town nearby.
Why people love it here
3.6 acre avg lots
- 1,250 homes
Blue Star Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.5 mi away
- Hamilton
- 2 rated schools in district
$355K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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13 homes sold in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Hamilton Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$355K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Cottonwood Park
1.1 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Arby's
The Office Bar & Grill
Cottonwood Park
Playground in Holiday Sub Area
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
River Trail
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Adams Street Area Trail
Kollen Park Launch
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Waverly North of 48th
+1 more
Herrick District Library
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Willow Creek Platno 1 Area home (around $355,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,378 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,378/mo | $63,414 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,737/mo | $72,998 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,858/mo | $76,212 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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.
Who actually lends in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Fillmore Township
Source: fillmoretwp.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
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well / Holland BPW (fringe)
Rural wells; Holland BPW serves part of township.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Fillmore · Source: hollandbpw.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Willow Creek Platno 1 Area 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
Cottonwood Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Living in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area: the details
Is Willow Creek Platno 1 Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots, Willow Creek Platno 1 Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hamilton Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $355,000.
What does it cost to live in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area?
The median home value in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area is about $355,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 13 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Willow Creek Platno 1 Area
- What do homes cost in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area?
- The median home value in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Willow Creek Platno 1 Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Willow Creek Platno 1 Area right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Willow Creek Platno 1 Area?
- Willow Creek Platno 1 Area is served by Hamilton Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Blue Star Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Willow Creek Platno 1 Area walkable?
- Willow Creek Platno 1 Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.