Forest Grove Station
Strong schools draw families here
Median $402K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.5/10
Driving through this stretch of Jamestown charter township, you're trading pavement for space—half-acre lots give way to three-, five-, even ten-acre parcels, and the horizon opens up in a way that makes you forget how close you are to anything. Newer homes sit alongside farmhouses, some freshly built with cathedral ceilings and open floor plans, others the kind of brick ranch that's been holding ground for decades, all of them set back far enough from the road that you actually have to look to see them. Barns dot the landscape—one massive enough to impress, with room for equipment, lofts, projects. The Hudsonville Schools district covers the area, and the township itself keeps taxes low, which tends to be the kind of detail people mention first when talking about why they're out here.
Why people love it here
Forest Grove Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$402K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Forest Grove Station
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,726/mo
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6 homes sold in Forest Grove Station 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
Meijer
The Derby Tavern
Ziggi's Coffee
Delicias fusión kitchen & bar
+1 more
Van Zoeren Woods
Unnamed playground
Mud Lake
Unnamed beach
1.21 Mile Loop
Kenowa Trail
Snap Fitness
84th & Westpark Way
Patmos Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Crime in Forest Grove Station 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 Station home (around $401,500) 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 $2,707 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,707/mo | $72,174 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,115/mo | $83,069 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,252/mo | $86,732 |
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
$40K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$385K
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
~$908/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,351 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Station 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
Van Zoeren Woods
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
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☕ Coffee(9)
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🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Riley Street Middle School
School
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
School
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
School
School
School
+9 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Patmos Library
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Frequently asked about Forest Grove Station
- What do homes cost in Forest Grove Station?
- The median home value in Forest Grove Station is about $401,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Grove Station housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Forest Grove Station right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Grove Station?
- Forest Grove Station is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Forest Grove Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Forest Grove Station walkable?
- Forest Grove Station scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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