Dennison
Solid value in a growing area
Median $400K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 6.0/10
The fishing pond comes first—you'll see it before anything else, a dark mirror backed by woods that signals you've left the suburban grid behind. Out here, properties sprawl across acres of private land, with wooded driveways that genuinely buffer one home from the next. A century-old farmhouse might sit alongside a modern ranch with a wraparound deck and pole barns; hardwood floors and gas fireplaces mix with newer septics and insulation. The character feels earned—these homes have been maintained with intention, not glossed over.
Why people love it here
$400K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Dennison
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,716/mo
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3 homes sold in Dennison this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Coopersville Area Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
One Eyed Pete's
BIGGBY COFFEE
Coopersville Brewing Company
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Green Path
Spoonville Trail
Deer Creek Park Launch
Crime in Dennison 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 Dennison home (around $400,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,696 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,696/mo | $71,904 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,103/mo | $82,759 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,240/mo | $86,408 |
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 Dennison, 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
Polkton Charter Township
Source: polktontownship.com · 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 ~6,422 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Largely rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; 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 addressCoopersville/Polkton Fire Department (CPFD)
Joint dept via interlocal agreement between City of Coopersville and Polkton Township.
Services for Polkton · Source: polktontownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Dennison 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.
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(9)
One Eyed Pete's
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Number 1 Chinese restaurant (Coopersville)
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Saint Michael School
Marshall School
Toothacre School
N Evergreen School
Rankins School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about Dennison
- What do homes cost in Dennison?
- The median home value in Dennison is about $400,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dennison housing market?
- no homes are listed in Dennison right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dennison?
- Dennison is served by Coopersville Area Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Dennison walkable?
- Dennison scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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