Pettys Bayou Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Pettys Bayou Area is a neighborhood, part of Fruitport Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $485,000.
14 homes for sale·Median $485K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 6.6/10
What surprises people about this stretch is how much land comes with the homes—nearly ten acres on average—yet you're never more than a short drive from groceries, restaurants, and the kind of amenities most people assume require living closer to town. The neighborhood sits in Spring Lake township, roughly forty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, but the real draw is what's closer: Grand Haven's beaches are just under thirteen minutes away, Spring Lake itself sits about a mile down the road, and Petty's Bayou Public Access for boating is less than a mile off. Ranch-style homes dominate the area, many sitting on sprawling lots that give the place a quietly spacious feel.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pettys Bayou within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Countryfield Estates Area Trail: 8 min walk
9.7 acre avg lots
- 296 homes
$485K median
- 43 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Pettys Bayou Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,293/mo
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43 homes sold in Pettys Bayou Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Petty's Bayou Public Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
0.0 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$432K
26 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$576K
17 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Petty's Bayou Public Access
0.8 mi
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,300 – $1,525 · estimated range
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Fruitport Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Vander Mill Tap Room
+1 more
truenorth
Spring Lake Country Club
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Unnamed bike path
Pettys Bayou Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Fruitport District Library
Crime in Pettys Bayou 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 Pettys Bayou Area home (around $485,000) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,295 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,295/mo | $87,870 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,792/mo | $101,118 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,959/mo | $105,586 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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
$45K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$150K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$472K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$236K
Median
Who actually lends in Pettys Bayou 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
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · 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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,479 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake Township · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pettys Bayou 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(11)
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Ted'S
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
Lazy P BBQ
Restaurant
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Holmes School
Christian School
Jeffers School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Fruitport Middle School
School
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(7)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Red E
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
+2 more within 5 miles
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
Local real estate specialists
Questions about Pettys Bayou Area? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Living in Pettys Bayou Area: the details
Is Pettys Bayou Area a good place to live?
If you're after easy access to Lake Michigan and room to spread out on larger lots, Pettys Bayou Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Fruitport Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $485,000.
What does it cost to live in Pettys Bayou Area?
Homes range from around $432,000 for single-family houses to $576,000 for condos. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 14 homes for sale here right now and 43 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Pettys Bayou Area
- What do homes cost in Pettys Bayou Area?
- The median home value in Pettys Bayou Area is about $485,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pettys Bayou Area housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Pettys Bayou Area right now, and 43 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pettys Bayou Area?
- Pettys Bayou Area is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Pettys Bayou Area walkable?
- Pettys Bayou Area scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
