Bluebird Gardens
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $360K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.9/10
Mornings here mean you're fifteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids but still on eighteen acres of residential streets lined with homes sitting on roughly a third of an acre each—enough space to breathe without the commute eating your day. Maplewood Park is a four-minute walk away, and there are four other parks within a mile if you want options. You've got forty-two restaurants within walking distance (or a quick drive), a grocery store less than a mile down the road, and coffee shops nearby when you need them.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.6 mi
- 29 parks within 1 mile
- Maplewood Park: 8 min walk
- Maplewood Lake: 10 min walk
Bauerwood School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$360K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bluebird Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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Based 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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
29
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.6 mi
Recent Sale Price
$360K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.33 ac – 0.49 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Bangkok Taste
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Maplewood Park
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Geogetown Community Park Trails
Idema Explorers Trail
Grandville Launch
Yoga Blue
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Bluebird Gardens 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 Bluebird Gardens home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Bluebird Gardens 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(20)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Bangkok Taste
Restaurant
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Los Amigos
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Jenison Innovation Academy
School
Jenison Junior High School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
+4 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 Bluebird Gardens
- What do homes cost in Bluebird Gardens?
- The median home value in Bluebird Gardens is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bluebird Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bluebird Gardens right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bluebird Gardens?
- Bluebird Gardens is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Bluebird Gardens walkable?
- Bluebird Gardens scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.