Berger Estates Area
Great schools with outdoor access
3 homes for sale·Median $450K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 7.8/10
Wallinwood Springs Golf Course winds through the landscape here, its fairways and manicured greens defining the visual rhythm of the neighborhood, while just beyond lies the Grand River—a natural boundary that keeps things feeling open and connected to something larger. Homes tend toward Craftsman style, many built with stone and thoughtfully sited on spacious lots that let you breathe; lakeside living on Menno Lake or 11 Lake is possible depending on where you land. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 18 minutes away, which means you're close enough for work or weekend plans without feeling pulled into the city, and the airport sits roughly 34 minutes out. Walk to groceries, restaurants, or coffee—over 120 dining spots cluster within a mile—or stay put and enjoy the parks and trails across the street. Jenison Public Schools serves the area, and you're part of Georgetown charter township, which has roots going back to lumber-mill days in the 1830s. If water matters to you, the boat launch is less than a mile away.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 0.8 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Cedar Lake: 6 min bike
- Grand River Park Trail: 7 min bike
Jenison High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$450K median
- 27 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Berger Estates Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,055/mo
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27 homes sold in Berger Estates Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand River Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.8 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Palermo's Pizza
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Main Street Pub
Grand River Park
Playground in Berger Estates Area
Cedar Lake
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Idema Explorers Trail
Grand River Park Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Pierce/42nd (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
+1 more
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Berger Estates Area 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 Area home (around $450,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,993 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,993/mo | $79,815 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,446/mo | $91,892 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,597/mo | $95,931 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$75K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$225K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Berger Estates Area, 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
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,321 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 Berger Estates Area 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(13)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Frosty Treat
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Sarah's Sweets
Restaurant
Palermo's Pizza
Restaurant
The Win
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Sand Creek School
Jenison Junior High School
School
School
School
+18 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Berger Estates Area
- What do homes cost in Berger Estates Area?
- The median home value in Berger Estates Area is about $450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Berger Estates Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Berger Estates Area right now, and 27 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Berger Estates Area?
- Berger Estates Area is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Berger Estates Area walkable?
- Berger Estates Area scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
