68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $505K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.3/10
The Grand River sneaks through here in a way that catches you off guard—one moment you're on rural acreage, the next there's water views and a boat launch barely two miles away. This stretch encompasses nearly 3,900 acres of land where homes sit on generous lots, many with the kind of backyard privacy that comes from actual distance between neighbors, and the recent sales history shows a lot of people rebuilding old farmhouses into modern open-concept spaces while keeping the bones intact. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 25 minutes south, and the Grand Haven beach sits roughly half an hour away, so you're genuinely rural without being stranded—grocery stores are under three miles out, and there are 42 restaurants within walking distance for a small area, which is unusual. The Coopersville Area Public School District serves the neighborhood, while Polkton charter township provides the administrative backbone. Veterans Park anchors things at a mile and a half, and Deer Creek Park's boat launch is just as close, so if you're into the water, you don't have far to go. This is the kind of place where you get land and a slow pace but don't actually have to drive 45 minutes for dinner.
Why people love it here
$505K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,428/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Coopersville Area 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 Supermarket
Dona Enedina Grill
BIGGBY COFFEE
Coopersville Brewing Company
Deer Creek Park
+1 more
Hidden Lake
Green Path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Crime in 68th Avenue & Garfield 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 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area home (around $505,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $90k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,359 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,359/mo | $89,571 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,867/mo | $103,124 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,037/mo | $107,656 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Polkton Charter Township
Source: polktontownship.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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,384 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Largely 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 addressCoopersville/Polkton Fire Department (CPFD)
Joint dept via interlocal agreement between City of Coopersville and Polkton Township.
Services for Polkton · Source: polktontownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for 68th Avenue & Garfield 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
Boxcar Bargains
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Taquería Manriquez
Restaurant
76 Diner Coopersville
Restaurant
Fatzo's Pizza Coopersville
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Rankins School
Red School
Toothacre School
Lillie School
White School Number 2
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(5)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area
- What do homes cost in 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area?
- The median home value in 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area is about $505,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area?
- 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area is served by Coopersville Area Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area walkable?
- 68th Avenue & Garfield Street Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.