Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area is a neighborhood, part of Hudsonville Public School District and about 14 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $404,000.
Median $404K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 8.3/10
What might surprise you about this stretch of Jamestown charter township is how much breathing room exists alongside genuine convenience—acreage and cornfields giving way to dozens of restaurants within a mile, a grocery within walking distance, and downtown Grand Rapids just 24 minutes down the road. The character here runs to substantial homes on multi-acre parcels, many dating to the 1800s or rebuilt more recently as sprawling ranches with vaulted ceilings and private acreage that feels genuinely removed from the township bustle. Morning coffee is about a mile away; dinner options number close to fifty between here and the next major intersection. Hudsonville Public School District serves the area, and Highland Park sits less than a mile off for those wanting green space without leaving home. The low tax rate and rural character draw people who want land and solitude, yet the infrastructure—water service along major roads, proximity to shopping and dining—keeps isolation from meaning inconvenience.
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Why people love it here
South Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$404K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,743/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Recent Sale Price
$404K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Highland Park
0.9 mi
Expected Rent
$1,525/mo
$1,250 – $1,800 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Sweets By Kenna
+1 more
Quadrum Coffee
Hudsonville Winery
+1 more
Highland Park
+1 more
Highland Park Playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Bursly trail
Buttermilk Creek Trail
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Patmos Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Crime in Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue 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 Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area home (around $404,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,721 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,721/mo | $72,566 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,132/mo | $83,522 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,270/mo | $87,205 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Jamestown Charter Township
Source: twp.jamestown.mi.us · 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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,382 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Jamestown Charter Township / Private well
Limited township water in developed areas; rural areas on private wells.
Jamestown Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on individual septic.
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 addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement via Ottawa County Sheriff (Sgt. Chris Dill 616-738-4181).
Services for Jamestown Township · Source: twp.jamestown.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Highland Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Sweets By Kenna
Restaurant
True Valley MicroGreens
Restaurant
Chipotle
Fast Food
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
School
School
Riley Street Middle School
School
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Buttermilk Creek Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Patmos Library
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area: the details
Is Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hudsonville Public School District. Expect prices centered around $404,000.
What does it cost to live in Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area?
The typical home in Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area goes for around $404,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area
- What do homes cost in Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area?
- The median home value in Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area is about $404,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area?
- Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville Freshman Building (9/10).
- Is Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area walkable?
- Chicago Drive & 40th Avenue Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.