Aspen Heights
Strong schools draw families here
Median $315K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 7.9/10
Aspen Heights hits its stride on a late afternoon, when the sun catches the rooflines and the whole 23-acre spread feels proportional and settled. The subdivision sits about 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that you're not banking your life on a commute but far enough that you've got room to breathe—quarter-acre lots give you actual space without the sprawl tax. Jenison Public Schools serves the area, and the Sandyhill Elementary Playground is a quick walk away if the kids need to burn off some energy. Homes here run around $529K, and you're ringed by 30 restaurants within a mile, a grocery within a six-minute walk, and five parks nearby—the kind of neighborhood where Friday night errands don't require a production schedule. The airport is a half-hour push if you travel regularly, but most of your life happens right here in the Lamplight Estates Area.
Why people love it here
Jenison High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$315K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Sandyhill Elementary Playground: 11 min walk
- Unnamed park: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Aspen Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$315K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
55
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.29 ac – 0.59 ac
Homeowner Rate
94.5%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sandyhill Elementary Playground
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Stir Fry Express
+1 more
What's the Scoop
+1 more
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Sandyhill Elementary Playground
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Hager Park Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Aspen Heights 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 Aspen Heights home (around $315,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,095 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,095/mo | $55,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,412/mo | $64,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,518/mo | $67,152 |
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
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
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 Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Aspen Heights 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(15)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+12 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Palermo's Pizza
Restaurant
Frosty Treat
Restaurant
Sarah's Sweets
Restaurant
Stir Fry Express
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
School
Jenison Junior High School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(4)
Georgetown Township Public Library
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Seidman House
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Aspen Heights
- What do homes cost in Aspen Heights?
- The median home value in Aspen Heights is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Aspen Heights housing market?
- no homes are listed in Aspen Heights right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Aspen Heights?
- Aspen Heights is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Aspen Heights walkable?
- Aspen Heights scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.