72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area
Solid value in a growing area
3 homes for sale·Median $425K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 6.1/10
Chicago Drive cuts through a landscape where ranch homes sit comfortably on land that actually breathes—half-acre lots and sprawling acreage feel normal out here, a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids keeping things far enough away to matter. Groceries, coffee, and dinner are all within steps, which is the kind of practical convenience that saves you from pretending you'll take a scenic drive for milk. The area runs under Innocademy schools, and you're surrounded by the kind of steady suburban-rural mix that defines Zeeland charter township—newer developments like Harvest Fields sitting alongside established neighborhoods and genuine open space. Forty-two restaurants and eighteen grocery stores within a couple miles mean you're not roughing it, but the lot sizes and the relative quiet say you're not living stacked on top of anyone either.
Why people love it here
$425K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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19 homes sold in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Innocademy
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Taco Bell
+1 more
Corner Cone & Cafe
Park in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area
Playground at North Carlton Street & East Main Avenue
+1 more
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
1.21 Mile Loop
Dog Park in Country Corners Estates Area
72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area Trail
Riley West of 80th
+1 more
Howard Miller Public Library
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive 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 & Chicago Drive Area home (around $425,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,827 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,827/mo | $75,381 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,255/mo | $86,787 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,398/mo | $90,601 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$115K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$198K
Per listing
Who actually lends in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive 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
Zeeland Charter Township
Source: zeelandtwp.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
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 (parts may be served by Zeeland BPW).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: zeelandtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive 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
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Mex-Z-Thai Fusion Kitchen
Restaurant
Wolfies Sandwiches
Restaurant
Chinatown Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Petrinos Pizzeria In Zeeland
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Huyser School
Beaverdam School
School
School
+18 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area
- What do homes cost in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area?
- The median home value in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area?
- 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area is served by Innocademy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Elementary School (8/10).
- Is 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area walkable?
- 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
