Bauer
Strong schools draw families here
Median $512K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 8.3/10
The pond is the unofficial town square—every listing here leads with it, and for good reason, since you're working with semi-private water access shared across a tight cluster of homes on wooded cul-de-sacs. Spacious lots and custom builds are the baseline; open floor plans with island kitchens, four-season rooms overlooking the water, and walkout levels appear in nearly every new construction, suggesting this is what people show up to build. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 23 minutes away by car, making it close enough for work without the noise—Grand Haven's beach another 34 minutes beyond that. The closest park, Grand Ravines South, is 2 miles if you need something beyond your own backyard. Schools fall within walking distance of most addresses, though dining leans car-dependent; the real social center seems to be your own deck, facing the pond.
Why people love it here
Bauer Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$512K median
- 96 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Hudsonville Ice Arena: 4 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
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96 homes sold in Bauer this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Bauer
- What do homes cost in Bauer?
- The median home value in Bauer is about $512,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bauer housing market?
- there are 28 homes for sale in Bauer right now, and 96 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bauer?
- Bauer is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauer Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Bauer walkable?
- Bauer scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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