Forest Grove Area
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
Forest Grove Area is a neighborhood, part of Hudsonville Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $410,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $410K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.5/10
Out here you'll find properties spread across acreage—half-acre lots are common, but plenty of homes sit on two, three, or even five acres of land, some with barns, ponds, and wraparound porches that speak to a rural sensibility. Craftsman-style homes in brick and vinyl line the roads, many of them farmhouses with real history (one dating back to 1893) mixed alongside newer builds. The nearest coffee shop is about a mile away, and you've got restaurants and grocery shopping within two miles, so nothing feels far, but you're not walking to dinner—this is drive-time living. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 26 minutes if you need the city; Gerald R. Ford Airport runs about 31 minutes. Hudsonville Public School District serves the area, and Jamestown Township Community Park sits 3.4 miles out for when you want green space without leaving your own yard.
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Why people love it here
Forest Grove Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$410K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Forest Grove Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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8 homes sold in Forest Grove Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Median Sale Price
$410K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Jamestown Township Community Park
3.4 mi
Expected Rent
$2,000/mo
$1,775 – $2,250 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Culver's
+1 more
Ziggi's Coffee
Jamestown Township Community Park
Playground in Riley Street & 22nd Avenue Area
Savannah Lake
Beach in Kenowa Avenue & 44th Street Area
Salem Township Park
Kenowa Trail
Patmos Library
Crime in Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove Area home (around $409,950) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,761 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,761/mo | $73,635 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,178/mo | $84,752 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,318/mo | $88,489 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$53K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$385K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Forest Grove 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
Jamestown Charter Township
Source: twp.jamestown.mi.us · 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
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,298 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement via Ottawa County Sheriff (Sgt. Chris Dill 616-738-4181).
Services for Jamestown Township · Source: twp.jamestown.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Forest Grove 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
Jamestown Township Community Park
3.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
The Derby Tavern
Restaurant
Thai Landing Restaurant
Restaurant
American Char
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Delicias fusión kitchen & bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(13)
Franklin School
Riley Street Middle School
School
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
School
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
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Living in Forest Grove Area: the details
Is Forest Grove Area a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Forest Grove Area. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hudsonville Public School District. The going price is around $410,000.
What does it cost to live in Forest Grove Area?
Homes in Forest Grove Area sell for a median of about $410,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Forest Grove Area
- What do homes cost in Forest Grove Area?
- The median home value in Forest Grove Area is about $409,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Grove Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Forest Grove Area right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Grove Area?
- Forest Grove Area is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Forest Grove Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Forest Grove Area walkable?
- Forest Grove Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
