Franklin Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $400K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 8.6/10
What surprises most people is how much breathing room you get here—33 acres with lots averaging nearly 0.4 acres each, the kind of space where you're not staring into your neighbor's kitchen window. You're technically in the Highpoint Acres Area, about 22 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need it, but the subdivision has its own quiet rhythm. A coffee shop sits less than a mile away, and there's a grocery within walking distance—or you've got six options within two miles if you're shopping around. Hudsonville Public School District handles the schools. Homes here run around $577K, and the older you look at this place, the more you realize it's the kind of practical, low-key setup that doesn't need much selling. You get land, proximity to actual amenities, and you're not pretending it's something it isn't.
Why people love it here
Hudsonville Freshman Building
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$400K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
17,176 sq ft avg lots
- 19 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Franklin Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,715/mo
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5 homes sold in Franklin Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Median Sale Price
$400K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.35 ac – 0.53 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Subway
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
Rush Creek Park
+1 more
Rush Creek Park Playground
Cedar Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Ravines Suspension Bridge
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Franklin Estates 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 Franklin Estates home (around $399,900) 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 $2,660 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,660/mo | $70,929 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,062/mo | $81,662 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,197/mo | $85,251 |
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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
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 addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Franklin Estates 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rush Creek Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.2
Restaurant
Signatures Coffee & Espresso
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(10)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+7 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(14)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Franklin Estates
- What do homes cost in Franklin Estates?
- The median home value in Franklin Estates is about $399,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Franklin Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Franklin Estates right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Franklin Estates?
- Franklin Estates is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville High School (9/10).
- Is Franklin Estates walkable?
- Franklin Estates scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.