Crockery
Great schools with outdoor access
12 homes for sale·Median $450K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 9.0/10
You wake up on a couple thousand acres of actual land here, not a suburban lot carved out of what used to be a farm—the rural character still runs through the whole place, even though you're only about 40 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and a quick 20-minute drive gets you to Grand Haven beach if you're feeling it. The history around here is pretty deep: zinc was pulled from Crockery Creek back in the 1850s, and the whole township's name traces back to the clay that used to define this area, which is the kind of detail that sticks with you once you know it. You've got serious outdoor space—parks and trails like the North Bank Trail (an old railroad line converted to walking) wind through the township, and the Grand River for boating is just a couple miles away. When you actually need something—groceries, a quick bite—there's a handful of spots right here rather than having to plan an expedition, plus a dozen restaurants and shops within a mile if you want options. Homes here run around $448K, and you're sending kids to Spring Lake Public Schools. It's the kind of place where you get genuine land and quiet mornings but don't feel cut off from anything that matters.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Connor Bayou within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- North Bank Trail: 1 min walk
- St. Luke Playground: 8 min bike
Jeffers Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.8 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 2 rated schools in district
$83K median household income
- $450K median · 51 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Crockery
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,055/mo
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51 homes sold in Crockery this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Connor Bayou
0.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Market
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
Fruitport District Library
Cinema Carousel
Most of Crockery is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Crockery alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Crockery home (around $450,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,675 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Crockery household earns $83,088 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $532,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,675/mo | $71,347 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,128/mo | $83,423 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,280/mo | $87,462 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$31K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$77K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Crockery, 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.
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,465 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Crockery Township (water from Northwest Ottawa Water Treatment Plant)
Township distributes water purchased from NW Ottawa WTP in Grand Haven; private wells in unserved areas.
Crockery Township / Septic - individual
Township WWTP decommissioned Nov 2021; sewer service limited, much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressSource: crockerytownship.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Crockery 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.
Median Income
$83K
Home Value (Census)
$268K
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Turk's Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
Lazy P BBQ
Restaurant
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(4)
Terra Verde Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Turk's Tavern
Bar
Crockery Creek Saloon
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
💪 Gyms(1)
Rhoda's Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(7)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+4 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Fruitport District Library
Frequently asked about Crockery
- What do homes cost in Crockery?
- The median home value in Crockery is about $450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crockery housing market?
- there are 12 homes for sale in Crockery right now, and 51 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crockery?
- Crockery is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jeffers Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Crockery walkable?
- Crockery scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
