Forest Grove
Strong schools draw families here
Median $355K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
What might surprise you is how rural this area feels despite being within a short drive of Holland and Grand Rapids. Rolling hills and open fields define the landscape—many homes sit on one to three acres—yet you're never far from a highway when you need to be. The community centers around Forest Grove Elementary School and a handful of churches that anchor the neighborhood's quieter rhythm. Homes here tend toward ranch and traditional styles, often with hardwood floors, spacious yards, and the kind of outbuildings that suggest real land to work with.
Why people love it here
Forest Grove Elementary School
- Elementary — within walking distance
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$355K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Forest Grove
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,411/mo
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4 homes sold in Forest Grove this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
The Derby Tavern
Ziggi's Coffee
Delicias fusión kitchen & bar
Jamestown Township Community Park
Unnamed playground
Mud Lake
Unnamed beach
Salem Township Park
Kenowa Trail
Snap Fitness
Patmos Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Crime in Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove home (around $355,200) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,851 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,756/mo | $73,490 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,877/mo | $76,731 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$53K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$275K
Per listing
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
~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,240 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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
Law enforcement via Ottawa County Sheriff (Sgt. Chris Dill 616-738-4181).
Services for Jamestown · Source: twp.jamestown.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Forest Grove 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
Jamestown Township Community Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Riley Street Middle School
School
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
School
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
School
Franklin School
Star School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Kenowa Trail
Bike Path
Kenowa Trail
Bike Path
Riley Street & 22nd Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Patmos Library
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Frequently asked about Forest Grove
- What do homes cost in Forest Grove?
- The median home value in Forest Grove is about $355,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Grove housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Grove right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Grove?
- Forest Grove is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Forest Grove Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Forest Grove walkable?
- Forest Grove scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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