Berger Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $428K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.9/10
Lined with mature trees and anchored by consistent brick ranch homes on quarter-acre lots, Berger Estates is a 146-acre subdivision where the streets feel established without feeling hemmed in. Jenison Public Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 17 minutes away by car when you need it. The nearest grocery lands a mile down the road, with thirty options within two miles and restaurants and coffee shops equally close by. Maplewood Park—where kids can actually spend an afternoon—is a 14-minute walk, and three parks total sit within the one-mile radius. Homes run around $628K, and the lots themselves, averaging about a third of an acre, leave enough room to breathe without demanding you own a riding mower.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Fennessy Lake — 1.9 mi
- 19 parks within 1 mile
- Idema Explorers Trail: 6 min bike
- Maplewood Park: 10 min bike
Bauerwood School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$428K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Berger Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,908/mo
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13 homes sold in Berger Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Maplewood Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
19
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fennessy Lake
1.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$428K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
307
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.18 ac – 1.3 ac
Homeowner Rate
97.7%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Grocery Outlet Store
Palermo's Pizza
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
+1 more
Maplewood Park
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Geogetown Community Park Trails
Idema Explorers Trail
Georgetown Launch
Yoga Blue
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Berger Estates 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 Berger Estates home (around $428,350) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,849 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,849/mo | $75,975 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,280/mo | $87,471 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,424/mo | $91,315 |
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
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
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,262 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
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 Berger Estates 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(18)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Win
Restaurant
Frosty Treat
Restaurant
Sarah's Sweets
Restaurant
Palermo's Pizza
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Uplift Nutrition Jenison
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
American legion
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Jenison Junior High School
School
School
Jenison Innovation Academy
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Berger Estates
- What do homes cost in Berger Estates?
- The median home value in Berger Estates is about $428,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Berger Estates housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Berger Estates right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Berger Estates?
- Berger Estates is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Berger Estates walkable?
- Berger Estates scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.