Nunica Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Nunica Area is a neighborhood, part of Fruitport Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $420,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $420K·Walkability 0.4/10·Schools 7.3/10
Out here, your daily routine involves ten-acre lots, wooded property lines, and the kind of space where you can actually hear wildlife instead of neighbors. Most homes sit on acreage—some with private ponds, some with pole barns and fenced yards—the kind of rural setting that still keeps downtown Grand Rapids about thirty-three minutes away and Grand Haven's beach under eighteen. Fruitport Community Schools serves the area, and despite the country feel, a restaurant is practically at your door; six more sit within a mile, along with six grocery stores within two miles. The nearest park is just over a mile down the road. It's the kind of place where you get genuine land and genuine quiet, without sacrificing access to either lakeshore or city.
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Why people love it here
$420K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
Fruitport High School
- High — 4.2 mi away
- Fruitport
- 2 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Nunica Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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12 homes sold in Nunica Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Fruitport Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$420K
12 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Crockery Township Park
1.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,000/mo
$925 – $1,075 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Turk's Inn Restaurant
Java Boulevard (Magnum Coffee House)
Crockery Creek Saloon
St. Luke Playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
North Bank Trail
Bruces Bayou East Launch
Fruitport District Library
Crime in Nunica 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 Nunica Area home (around $419,950) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,829/mo | $75,431 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,256/mo | $86,820 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,399/mo | $90,648 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$42K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$85K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Nunica Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
Crockery Township
Source: crockerytownship.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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,465 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Crockery Township (water from Northwest Ottawa Water Treatment Plant)
Township distributes water purchased from NW Ottawa WTP in Grand Haven; private wells in unserved areas.
Crockery Township / Septic - individual
Township WWTP decommissioned Nov 2021; sewer service limited, much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Crockery Township · Source: crockerytownship.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Nunica 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
Crockery Township Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
North Bank Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Fruitport District Library
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Living in Nunica Area: the details
Is Nunica Area a good place to live?
Nunica Area suits buyers looking for easy access to Lake Michigan — here is what the data shows. 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 Fruitport Community Schools. The going price is around $420,000.
What does it cost to live in Nunica Area?
The typical home in Nunica Area goes for around $420,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Nunica Area
- What do homes cost in Nunica Area?
- The median home value in Nunica Area is about $419,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Nunica Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Nunica Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Nunica Area?
- Nunica Area is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jeffers Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Nunica Area walkable?
- Nunica Area scores 0.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
