BAYOU VIEW
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $161K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 8.0/10
Early evening light hits the water just right here—that golden hour when the neighborhood settles into itself and the whole place feels less like a development and more like somewhere people actually belong. Homes at Bayou View sit on generous lots across three acres, with condo living that doesn't feel cramped; the median home value hovers around $236K. You're close enough to grab dinner (24 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store a short walk away) without the place feeling built-up, and Pettys Bayou is just 1.2 miles away if you want to be near the water.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 1.2 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- Lloyd's Bayou Public Access Trail: 3 min walk
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
$161K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in BAYOU VIEW
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,092/mo
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3 homes sold in BAYOU VIEW this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lloyd's Bayou Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
1.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$161K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
20
Complex Size
2.8 ac
20 units
Homeowner Rate
35%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
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
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Lloyd's Bayou Public Access
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
Pathway
Eastern Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lloyds Bayou Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in BAYOU VIEW 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 VIEW home (around $160,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $29k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,070 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,070/mo | $28,538 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,232/mo | $32,857 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,286/mo | $34,301 |
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
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · unconfirmed
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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 · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for BAYOU VIEW 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Bell's 104
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Holmes School
Jeffers School
Christian School
Christian Junior High School
School
Peach Plains School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Lloyd's Bayou Public Access Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(9)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about BAYOU VIEW
- What do homes cost in BAYOU VIEW?
- The median home value in BAYOU VIEW is about $160,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the BAYOU VIEW housing market?
- no homes are listed in BAYOU VIEW 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 VIEW?
- BAYOU VIEW is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is BAYOU VIEW walkable?
- BAYOU VIEW scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.