Blendon
Great schools with outdoor access
20 homes for sale·Median $543K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.3/10
The defining feature here is the sheer amount of land—farms and dense woods stretch across nearly 23,300 acres, punctuated by two- and five-acre parcels where hobbyist farmers keep pole barns and room to breathe. It's the kind of place where a real back-in-time vibe means actual space, not just nostalgia, and property taxes stay low enough that people can afford it. Homes tend toward ranch styles, with the older Borculo community built out in midcentury ranch homes running $270K to $360K, while newer neotraditional styles in Bauer push toward $330K to $690K—median prices hover around $493K across the township.
Why people love it here
Bauer Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.2 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$96K median household income
- $543K median · 81 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.8 mi
- Blendon Township State Game Area: 5 min drive
- Park in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area: 5 min drive
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Median home price in Blendon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,684/mo
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81 homes sold in Blendon this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blendon Township State Game Area
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
The Soft Spot
Corner Cone & Cafe
Blendon Township State Game Area
+1 more
Playground in Highpoint Acres Area
Hidden Lake
Grand Ravines Suspension Bridge
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Georgetown Launch
Allendale Township Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Most of Blendon is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Blendon alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Blendon home (around $542,700) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,218 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Blendon household earns $96,071 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $614,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,218/mo | $85,821 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,764/mo | $100,385 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,947/mo | $105,256 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
10 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$80K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$225K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$370K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$185K
Median
Who actually lends in Blendon, 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.
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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,389 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Largely rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic systems.
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 addressSource: blendontownship-mi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Blendon 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.
Median Income
$96K
Home Value (Census)
$353K
🛒 Grocery(1)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Hudsonville Ice Arena
Restaurant
Airborne Burritos
Restaurant
The Soft Spot
Fast Food
Stromboli's Express
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Corwin School Number 3
Beaverdam School
Christian School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
Blendon Township State Game Area
Rush Creek Park
Park in 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(10)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+7 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(4)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Blendon
- What do homes cost in Blendon?
- The median home value in Blendon is about $542,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Blendon housing market?
- there are 20 homes for sale in Blendon right now, and 81 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Blendon?
- Blendon is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauer Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Blendon walkable?
- Blendon scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
