14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area is a neighborhood, part of Jenison Public Schools and about 10 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $360,000.
14 homes for sale·Median $360K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.1/10
You're looking at a sprawling suburban pocket with solid commute access—just 19 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids if you need it. The neighborhood clusters around Craftsman homes, mostly stone and vinyl construction, spread across nearly 2,400 acres that give the whole area a genuinely spacious feel. Corey Lake and Georgetown Shores Lake sit on the edges, and Sunrise Park is about a mile out for weekend outings. Jenison Public Schools serves the area. Walk to a grocery store in 11 minutes, grab coffee in 9, or choose from over 100 restaurants within a mile—the bones of suburban convenience without feeling compressed. It's the kind of place where you get land, room to breathe, and still land at the airport in under 30 minutes when you need to.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.3 mi
- Bridlewood West Enterance Park: 3 min drive
- Buttermillk Creek Pathway: 4 min drive
$360K median
- 63 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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63 homes sold in 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sunrise Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.3 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$653K
16 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$350K
47 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Sunrise Park
1.1 mi
Expected Rent
$2,350/mo
$2,175 – $2,550 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Wendy's
+1 more
Old Time Diner
+1 more
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
Bridlewood West Enterance Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Bursly trail
Buttermillk Creek Pathway
Grandville Launch
Snap Fitness
+1 more
Kenowa/44th (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street 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 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area home (around $360,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,425 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,425/mo | $64,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,791/mo | $74,426 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,914/mo | $77,707 |
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 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street 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
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · 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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 addressServices for Georgetown Township · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street 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(18)
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🍕 Restaurants(9)
Wendy's
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Great Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Marco's Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
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🍺 Bars(11)
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🏫 Schools(29)
Shack Huddle School
Hanley School
School
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💪 Gyms(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(2)
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Living in 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area: the details
Is 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area a good place to live?
14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — 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 Jenison Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $360,000.
What does it cost to live in 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area?
Homes range from around $350,000 for condos to $653,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 14 homes for sale here right now and 63 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area
- What do homes cost in 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area?
- The median home value in 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area right now, and 63 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area?
- 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville High School (9/10).
- Is 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area walkable?
- 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
