136th Avenue & US-31 Area
Solid value in a growing area
2 homes for sale·Median $380K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 4.3/10
Out here, your routine revolves around open land and straightforward access—wooded lots stretching across nearly 2,150 acres, with homes built on acreage that gives you room to breathe. You're minutes from a restaurant, with six options within a mile, and a grocery store just 1.6 miles down the road, so errands don't eat up your day. The area draws families building on one-to-nine-acre homesites, many tucked into developments like Hidden Acres where mature hardwoods frame the properties—new construction and well-maintained older homes alike, often with decks overlooking the backyard trees. You're positioned between two coasts: Grand Haven beach is 23 minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids takes about 43 minutes, putting you in a sweet suburban-rural pocket of Olive township that balances country living with real proximity to both. Schools fall under Ottawa Area ISD, and Quincy Park sits 2.1 miles out if you want something structured. This is the kind of stretch where acreage and quiet feel like the default, not a luxury.
Why people love it here
$380K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in 136th Avenue & US-31 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,580/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
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
Family Fare
Subway
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club
+1 more
Quincy Park
Unnamed playground
Spring Bayou
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hemlock Path
Helder Park Dog Park
Pine Wood Lake Estates Area Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
Journey of Hope Yoga
+1 more
136th & Byran
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in 136th Avenue & US-31 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 136th Avenue & US-31 Area home (around $380,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,527 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,527/mo | $67,400 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,910/mo | $77,598 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,038/mo | $81,008 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$60K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$120K
Per listing
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
~$894/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,524 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 · ~13.7¢/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 · Source: olivetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for 136th Avenue & US-31 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
Quincy Park
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(12)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Santa Fe
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
El Palacio
Restaurant
Royalty Sweet Treats LLC
Restaurant
Thai Kafe Holland
Restaurant
Kelly's Bar & Grill
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club
Bar
RedRock Grille
Bar
Lugar cómida
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Journey of Hope Yoga
Fitness Center
H3alth
Fitness Center
Fitness Together
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Pine Wood Lake Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about 136th Avenue & US-31 Area
- What do homes cost in 136th Avenue & US-31 Area?
- The median home value in 136th Avenue & US-31 Area is about $380,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 136th Avenue & US-31 Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in 136th Avenue & US-31 Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 136th Avenue & US-31 Area?
- 136th Avenue & US-31 Area is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is 136th Avenue & US-31 Area walkable?
- 136th Avenue & US-31 Area scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
