Bayou Meadows Condominiums
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.1M·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.6/10
Golden hour hits this place just right—that's when the manicured lawns and mature trees lining Bayou Meadows actually look like someone's idea of a retreat rather than a real estate brochure come to life. The community spans 14 acres of condo living in the Countryfield Estates Area, where each unit sits on roughly half an acre, which in Michigan condo terms means you're not staring directly into your neighbor's kitchen window. They're positioned close enough to Grand Haven's beach—about 14 minutes by car—that you could theoretically justify a weeknight sunset run without it feeling ridiculous. Downtown Grand Rapids is 43 minutes away, which makes it accessible without making you feel like you're living in the city's backyard. Spring Lake itself sits just a mile off, and Petty's Bayou Public Access is a 13-minute walk if you want to poke around the water without leaving home. Groceries and restaurants are 1.2 miles out, with six grocery stores scattered within a two-mile radius, so you won't be making pilgrimages for milk. The community feeds into Spring Lake Public Schools, and while the nearby coffee shop requires a 2.3-mile drive, that's the trade-off for living somewhere that actually has space between the houses.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pettys Bayou within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Pettys Bayou: 2 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.9 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bayou Meadows Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,807/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Petty's Bayou Public Access
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
0.1 mi
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$1.1M
3 sales in last 12mo
Complex Size
14.2 ac
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Bell's 104
truenorth
Spring Lake Country Club
Petty's Bayou Public Access
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
Unnamed bike path
Pettys Bayou Launch
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Fruitport District Library
Crime in Bayou Meadows Condominiums 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 Bayou Meadows Condominiums home (around $1,150,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $207k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,746 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,746/mo | $206,562 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,916/mo | $237,749 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,309/mo | $248,231 |
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.
Homeowners Association
BAYOU MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Source: justingibbonsrealtor.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,479 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake Township · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bayou Meadows Condominiums 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(11)
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Bell's 104
Restaurant
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Holmes School
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Christian School
Jeffers School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Countryfield Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(6)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Bayou Meadows Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Bayou Meadows Condominiums?
- The median home value in Bayou Meadows Condominiums is about $1,150,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bayou Meadows Condominiums housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bayou Meadows Condominiums right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bayou Meadows Condominiums?
- Bayou Meadows Condominiums is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Bayou Meadows Condominiums walkable?
- Bayou Meadows Condominiums scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.