Bauer
Strong schools draw families here
Median $528K·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
$528K median
- 97 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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Median home price in Bauer
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,584/mo
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97 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
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Hudsonville Ice Arena
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Farmhaus Cider Co.
Grand Ravines South
Unnamed playground
Cedar Lake
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Ravine Park Trails
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Canvas Townhomes (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Bauer 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 Bauer home (around $528,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,559 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,559/mo | $94,913 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,097/mo | $109,242 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,277/mo | $114,059 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$46K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$182K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$360K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$180K
Median
Who actually lends in Bauer, 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
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
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,342 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
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 addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Bauer 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.
Nearest Park
Grand Ravines South
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Hudsonville Ice Arena
Restaurant
Airborne Burritos
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.2
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(2)
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(2)
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Frequently asked about Bauer
- What do homes cost in Bauer?
- The median home value in Bauer is about $528,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bauer housing market?
- there are 29 homes for sale in Bauer right now, and 97 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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