36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area
Quiet lots near top schools
34 homes for sale·Median $535K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 8.0/10
Out here, you get the kind of space that actually means something—an average lot running just over an acre, mostly ranch-style homes with room to breathe and land that doesn't apologize for itself. The nearest coffee shop is practically steps away, and a full slate of restaurants clusters within a mile, so you're not driving far for dinner; there's also a grocery within a short walk at 0.9 miles if you need something quick. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 21 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly 35 minutes, which keeps things accessible without feeling urban. Hager Park is just over a mile down the road if you want a quick outdoor break, and for anyone with a boat, Georgetown Launch comes in at 1.5 miles—the area sits near some pond access too. Hudsonville Public School District handles the schools, and you're in Georgetown charter township, which runs a notably low municipal tax rate and carries deep roots in local history, all of which tends to matter to people who actually pay attention to where their money goes and where their kids end up.
Why people love it here
27,391 sq ft avg lots
- 176 homes
Georgetown Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.3 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$535K median
- 123 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,632/mo
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123 homes sold in 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Median Sale Price
$535K
123 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Hager Park
1.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.2
+1 more
daybreak coffee co
+1 more
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Hager Park
Unnamed playground
Cedar Lake
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Grand Ravines Suspension Bridge
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Pierce/42nd (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
+1 more
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Crime in 36th Avenue & Bauer Road 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 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area home (around $535,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,558 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,558/mo | $94,892 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,097/mo | $109,250 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,277/mo | $114,051 |
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
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$42K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$140K
Per listing
Who actually lends in 36th Avenue & Bauer Road 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
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,321 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for 36th Avenue & Bauer Road 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
Hager Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(12)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Subway
Restaurant
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.2
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Airborne Burritos
Restaurant
Hudsonville Ice Arena
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
School
School
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(2)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Grand River Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(23)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+20 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area
- What do homes cost in 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area?
- The median home value in 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area is about $535,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area housing market?
- there are 34 homes for sale in 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area right now, and 123 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area?
- 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Georgetown Elementary School (9/10).
- Is 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area walkable?
- 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
