Burnips
Strong schools draw families here
Median $390K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 6.6/10
Out here, your morning routine means waking up to farmland instead of shopping centers—corn and soybeans stretch in every direction, and the nearest traffic light is a solid drive away. The area's roots run deep: James Burnips built the first store in 1856, and that same brick building still stands today, a quiet reminder of how little this corner of the county has changed. Come fall, the Burnips Fall Festival and Corn Maze draw visitors who want a real break from the noise, and locals still gather for Bunker Hill Chill & Grill and Fantasy Twirl after—places where the owner knows your order. Properties here sit on multiple acres with room to breathe; hardwood floors, updated kitchens, and pole barns come standard. You're only about 30 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so the rural rhythm doesn't mean isolation.
Why people love it here
Bentheim Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.2 mi away
- Hamilton
- 2 rated schools in district
$390K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Burnips
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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7 homes sold in Burnips this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Hamilton Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Country Side Inn
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Mud Lake
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Salem Township Park
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Salem Township Library
Crime in Burnips 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Burnips home (around $390,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,629 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,629/mo | $70,107 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,026/mo | $80,690 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,159/mo | $84,248 |
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 Burnips, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Salem Township
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Solar potential
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,403 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
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Septic (individual)
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Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider; pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
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🍕 Restaurants(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Country Side Inn
Bar
🏫 Schools(12)
Maple Grove School
Plainview School
Franklin School
Sandhill School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on 138th Ave
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area
Dog Park
📚 Libraries(1)
Salem Township Library
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Frequently asked about Burnips
- What do homes cost in Burnips?
- The median home value in Burnips is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Burnips housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Burnips right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Burnips?
- Burnips is served by Hamilton Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bentheim Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Burnips walkable?
- Burnips scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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