Crisp Area
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
Crisp Area is a neighborhood, part of West Ottawa Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $385,000.
1 home for sale·Median $385K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 4.5/10
Out here the daily rhythm revolves around land—most properties sit on anywhere from under an acre to several acres, with detached garages, pole barns, and room to breathe that you won't find in tighter suburbs. A restaurant is practically at your doorstep, and a dozen more are scattered within a mile, so dinner doesn't require much planning. The grocery options multiply if you're willing to drive a couple miles; eighteen stores sit within two miles, meaning real choice without feeling hemmed in. West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and you're about 37 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, though Grand Haven beach pulls in the other direction at just over half an hour away. An unnamed park sits less than a mile off, handy for a quick outing, while the nearest coffee shop is 1.7 miles—far enough that you're not living on top of commercial strips, close enough that a morning run is realistic. Acre-plus lots, updated farmhouses, brick ranches with barn space, and homes set deep off the road define what's actually here: genuine country living threaded through Olive township without feeling remote.
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Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Park in 120th Avenue & Port Sheldon Street Area: 3 min drive
- Olive Township State Game Area: 3 min drive
$385K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Crisp Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$385K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,550 – $1,975 · wider-area estimate
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
The Soft Spot
+1 more
Starbucks
Park in 120th Avenue & Port Sheldon Street Area
+1 more
Playground in 120th Avenue Area
Savannah Lake
Beach in Douglas Avenue & West 11th Street Area
Willows Way
Helder Park Dog Park
Country Corners Estates Area Trail
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Snap Fitness
+1 more
120th & Greenly
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in Crisp 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Crisp Area home (around $385,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,593 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,593/mo | $69,153 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,985/mo | $79,594 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,116/mo | $83,104 |
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.
Who actually lends in Crisp 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
Olive Township
Source: olivetownship.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
~$917/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,417 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
County sheriff; Ottawa County Fillmore complex/jail located in Olive Township.
Services for Olive Township · Source: olivetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Crisp 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.
🛒 Grocery(14)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Stromboli's Express
Restaurant
The Soft Spot
Fast Food
Wow Bao- Holland (MI)
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
School
Christian School
School
School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Journey of Hope Yoga
Fitness Center
H3alth
Fitness Center
Fitness Together
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(8)
Country Corners Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Living in Crisp Area: the details
Is Crisp Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Crisp Area as a place to live. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of West Ottawa Public School District. Expect prices centered around $385,000.
What does it cost to live in Crisp Area?
The typical home in Crisp Area goes for around $385,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Crisp Area
- What do homes cost in Crisp Area?
- The median home value in Crisp Area is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crisp Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Crisp Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crisp Area?
- Crisp Area is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Crisp Area walkable?
- Crisp Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.