Crisp
Solid value in a growing area
Median $420K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
Out here on the rural side of Olive township, land stretches in all directions—farmland, woods thick with deer and turkey, fields ready for hay. This area grew from a post office that ran from 1893 to 1904, and that pioneer spirit still shows in the acreage people choose: two, five, sometimes forty acres per lot, with barns and outbuildings that speak to a working landscape. You'll find brick ranches and farmhouses (some dating back a century, others recently remodeled with fresh kitchens and master baths), most sitting on enough property to feel genuinely removed from anything suburban. The homes here run the gamut—from move-in-ready bi-levels with open floor plans to older structures with real bones and real potential, waiting for someone to see what they could become. Roads are quiet and rural, the kind where neighbors aren't on top of each other, and a short drive puts you within reach of the broader Greater Grand Rapids area when you need it.
Why people love it here
$420K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Crisp
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Subway
Starbucks
ReyRayz kustomz
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Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Spring Bayou
Unnamed beach
Creek Overlook
Helder Park Dog Park
Country Corners Estates Area Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
Journey of Hope Yoga
+1 more
120th & Greenly
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in Crisp 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 Crisp home (around $420,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,831 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,831/mo | $75,499 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,259/mo | $86,897 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,402/mo | $90,729 |
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 Crisp, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
Olive Township
Source: olivetownship.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
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
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
County sheriff; Ottawa County Fillmore complex/jail located in Olive Township.
Services for Olive · Source: olivetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Crisp 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.
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🍺 Bars(7)
ReyRayz kustomz
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Christian School
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Sheldon Woods School
Robart School
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Journey of Hope Yoga
Fitness Center
H3alth
Fitness Center
Fitness Together
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🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(8)
Country Corners Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
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Bike Path
Bike Path
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Walgreens
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Frequently asked about Crisp
- What do homes cost in Crisp?
- The median home value in Crisp is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crisp housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Crisp right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crisp?
- Crisp is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Crisp walkable?
- Crisp scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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