Beaverdam
Solid value in a growing area
Median $422K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here, you're looking at rural acreage—homes sit on plots ranging from half an acre to five acres or more, with mature trees and room to breathe between neighbors. The area draws people building genuine farmhouses and hobby farms; listings mention in-ground pools, pole barns, and the kind of space where keeping horses or a garden actually makes sense. Most properties have been recently updated inside—new kitchens, replaced windows, fresh flooring—but the character stays rooted in the land itself. Public water access is available, and the schools follow Zeeland's district. The community has deep historical roots, anchored by Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church and a cemetery that's been here for generations. It's a quiet stretch in Charter Township of Zeeland, situated between Hudsonville and Zeeland proper, where the appeal isn't shopping or dining but genuine country living on your own terms.
Why people love it here
$422K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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6 homes sold in Beaverdam this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
True Valley MicroGreens
Corner Cone & Cafe
Tripelroot Brewery
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Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
1.21 Mile Loop
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Unnamed bike_path
Riley West of 80th
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Howard Miller Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in Beaverdam 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 Beaverdam home (around $422,350) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,847 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,847/mo | $75,922 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,277/mo | $87,383 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,421/mo | $91,236 |
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.
Who actually lends in Beaverdam, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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
Zeeland Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Zeeland Charter Township / Private well
Township water in developed areas (some served by City of Zeeland/Holland); rural areas on wells.
Zeeland Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer (some via City of Zeeland Clean Water Plant); rural areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (parts may be served by Zeeland BPW).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: zeelandtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Beaverdam 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(4)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(9)
True Valley MicroGreens
Restaurant
MOO-ville West in Zeeland
Restaurant
Mooville Ice Cream Shop
Restaurant
Fast Food
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☕ Coffee(14)
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🍺 Bars(6)
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🏫 Schools(24)
Huyser School
Beaverdam School
School
School
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🌳 Parks(5)
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🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(8)
72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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Frequently asked about Beaverdam
- What do homes cost in Beaverdam?
- The median home value in Beaverdam is about $422,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beaverdam housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Beaverdam right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beaverdam?
- Beaverdam is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Beaverdam walkable?
- Beaverdam scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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