72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area
Great schools with outdoor access
5 homes for sale·Median $445K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 10.0/10
So out here you're really in the thick of it—farms, dense woods, and that rural feeling that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time, except the homes are thoroughly modern. Ranch-style construction dominates, mostly brick and vinyl, sitting on anything from a couple acres to well over five, which means genuine space to breathe and room for a pole barn if you're into that sort of thing. The area feeds into Hudsonville Public School District, and while downtown Grand Rapids is about 28 minutes away, the real draw here is what's immediate: a grocery and a handful of restaurants are practically at your door, with six more dining options within a mile. There's a state game area just over two miles out if you want public land access, though most homes come with private ponds or wooded acreage that handles the recreation just fine. You get the quiet of Blendon township—no suburban clutter—without being completely isolated; beach towns like Grand Haven are roughly a half-hour drive, which is close enough for a weekend without losing the country-road peace you came for.
Why people love it here
Split school district
- Elementary — 3.1 mi away
- Hudsonville (51%) · Zeeland (49%)
- ⚠️ District depends on address
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.8 mi
- Blendon Township State Game Area: 7 min drive
- Allendale Community Park: 7 min drive
$445K median
- 50 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,021/mo
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50 homes sold in 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blendon Township State Game Area
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Little Caesars
Corner Cone & Cafe
Blendon Township State Game Area
Playground in Dewpointe East Area
Hidden Lake
Grand Ravines Suspension Bridge
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in 72nd 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 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area home (around $445,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,960 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,960/mo | $78,929 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,408/mo | $90,871 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,557/mo | $94,865 |
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
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$88K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$230K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$370K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$185K
Median
Who actually lends in 72nd 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
Blendon Township
Source: blendontownship-mi.gov · 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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,389 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
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 Blendon · Source: blendontownship-mi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for 72nd 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Hudsonville Ice Arena
Restaurant
Airborne Burritos
Restaurant
The Soft Spot
Fast Food
Stromboli's Express
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(17)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+14 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(2)
Frequently asked about 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area
- What do homes cost in 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area?
- The median home value in 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area is about $445,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area right now, and 50 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area?
- 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauer Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area walkable?
- 72nd Avenue & Bauer Road Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
