Balsam Meadows
Strong schools draw families here
Median $542K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 8.4/10
You'll want to swing through here around golden hour—that's when the late afternoon light catches the open spaces just right and you remember why condo living out here actually works. Balsam Meadows spreads across eleven acres with plenty of breathing room between units, so it doesn't feel cramped the way some developments do. The neighborhood sits in that sweet spot where you're not buried in trees but you're not staring at strip malls either. Port Sheldon Sports Complex is basically a three-minute walk away if you want to actually use it, and there are five parks within a mile, which beats what a lot of people are working with closer to the city. Grab coffee at one of the spots about a mile out, and you've got thirty-six restaurants within walking distance—everything from quick stops to the kind of place you'd actually take someone out to.
Why people love it here
Park Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Signatures Coffee & Espresso: 5 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
$542K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Balsam Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,683/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Signatures Coffee & Espresso
Maggie's Be Café
+1 more
Vitales Pizzeria
+1 more
Elmwood Park
+1 more
Sunrise Park Playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike_path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Kenowa/44th (NB)
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Recent Sale Price
$542K
2 recent sales
Units
31
Complex Size
10.7 ac
31 units
Homeowner Rate
93.5%
Principal residence
Crime in Balsam Meadows 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 Balsam Meadows home (around $542,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $96k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,608 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,608/mo | $96,213 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,154/mo | $110,771 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,336/mo | $115,639 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Balsam Meadows (Ledger Builders condo community)
Managed by Ledger Builders (developer)
Source: balsammeadows.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
City of Hudsonville
Source: hudsonville.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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of Hudsonville DPW (water purchased from City of Wyoming)
City distributes; buys drinking water wholesale from City of Wyoming
City of Hudsonville DPW (treated at Grandville WWTP)
Sewage sent to City of Grandville WWTP via 10 lift stations
Republic Services (resident-arranged)
Private haulers serve area; Republic operates locally
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Investor-owned; city coordinates streetlights with Consumers
Confirm by addressGeorgetown Township Fire Department
Georgetown Twp FD Station 1 serves Hudsonville area
Services for Hudsonville · Source: hudsonville.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Balsam Meadows 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
Port Sheldon Sports Complex
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Signatures Coffee & Espresso
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Great Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Sunset Heights Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Balsam Meadows
- What do homes cost in Balsam Meadows?
- The median home value in Balsam Meadows is about $542,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Balsam Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Balsam Meadows right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Balsam Meadows?
- Balsam Meadows is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville Freshman Building (9/10).
- Is Balsam Meadows walkable?
- Balsam Meadows scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.