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Neighborhood23061.9 acres

Friesian Ct Area

Quiet lots near top schools

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Friesian Ct Area is a neighborhood, part of Hamilton Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $420,000.

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15 homes for sale·Median $420K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 6.6/10

🏙️19 mito Downtown GR(~37 min drive)
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 1m drive)

This is where you go when you want to disappear from the world without actually leaving civilization behind. Salem Township gives you the kind of space most people only dream about — we're talking 2-3 acre lots as the norm, not the exception. When locals here mention their nearby dining and shops, they're usually referring to the drive into Hudsonville or Hamilton, because this area is all about having your own private kingdom with mature trees, pole barns big enough for all your toys, and the kind of quiet that city folks forget exists.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

5.8 acre avg lots

  • 1,863 homes
🎓Schools
90

Bentheim Elementary School

  • Elementary — 4.0 mi away
  • Hamilton
  • 2 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$420K median

  • 37 sales in last 12mo
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Friesian Ct Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,851/mo

$
$84,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,17976%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Median Sale Price

$420K

37 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.1 mi

Expected Rent

$425/mo

$375 – $450 · estimated range

6.6
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 9/10

School District: Hamilton Community Schools

9Bentheim Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 214 students · 16:1 · 4.0 mi
8Sycamore Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 243 students · 14:1 · 4.2 mi
6Adams Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 377 students · 16:1 · 7.7 mi
5Sandyview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 63 students · 9:1 · 8.0 mi
5Hopkins Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 349 students · 19:1 · 8.2 mi

Walkability

3.5

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Park in Friesian Ct Area

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Dorr North Park
9 mindrive
Dorr South Park (Gries Memorial Park)
9 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Playground in Friesian Ct Area

7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Goose Lake

13 mindrive
Little Spec Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in Friesian Ct Area

7 mindrive
Beach in Shoemaker Sub Area
11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Easy walk

Sheridan Township Park

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Salem Township Park
3 minwalk
Recreation Loop
14 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area

7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Easy walk

Salem Township Library

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Dorr Township Library
10 mindrive
Patmos Library
11 mindrive

Crime in Friesian Ct Area 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 Allegan County.

Allegan County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Friesian Ct Area home (around $420,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,833 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,833/mo$75,559
10% (+PMI)$3,261/mo$86,964
5% (+PMI)$3,405/mo$90,799

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

3 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$56K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$245K

Per listing

Who actually lends in Friesian Ct Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~43 loans · $16M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 91%FHA 2%VA 7%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union27%
2The Huntington National Bank11%
3United Bank of Michigan8%
4The Dart Bank8%
5Macatawa Bank, N. A.5%
Refinances~39 loans · $7M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 95%FHA 3%VA 3%

Most active lenders

1The Huntington National Bank22%
2Lake Michigan Credit Union17%
3Consumers Credit Union14%
4Rocket Mortgage, LLC8%
5Macatawa Bank, N. A.6%

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

Salem Township

(616) 896-8715asstfirechief@salemtownship.orgWebsite

Source: salemtownship.org · 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

~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,210 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township (Burnips area); individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Curbside trash resident-arranged.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Standard provider; pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Natural gas where available; propane common rurally.

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Policeunconfirmed

Allegan County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff.

Fire

Salem Township Fire Department

Township FD in Burnips, MI.

Services for Salem Township · Source: salemtownship.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Friesian Ct Area 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

Unnamed park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(3)

Happy Shack Concession Stand

Restaurant

2.9 mimap

Dairy Dip

Fast Food

3.0 mimap

Perfect Pizza

Restaurant

3.2 mimap

🏫 Schools(11)

Maple Grove School

1.9 mimap
Indian Trail School
2.0 mimap

Sandhill School

2.0 mimap

Plainview School

2.1 mimap

Franklin School

2.7 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

Fitness Center on 138th Ave

Fitness Center

2.9 mimap

🌳 Parks(6)

Park

156mmap

Unnamed park

156mmap

Park in Friesian Ct Area

156mmap

+3 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area

Dog Park

3.2 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Salem Township Library

136mmap
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Living in Friesian Ct Area: the details

Is Friesian Ct Area a good place to live?

If you're after room to spread out on larger lots, Friesian Ct Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hamilton Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $420,000.

What does it cost to live in Friesian Ct Area?

The median home value in Friesian Ct Area is about $420,000. There are 15 homes for sale here right now and 37 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Friesian Ct Area

What do homes cost in Friesian Ct Area?
The median home value in Friesian Ct Area is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Friesian Ct Area housing market?
there are 15 homes for sale in Friesian Ct Area right now, and 37 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Friesian Ct Area?
Friesian Ct Area is served by Hamilton Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bentheim Elementary School (9/10).
Is Friesian Ct Area walkable?
Friesian Ct Area scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

Top contributors in Friesian Ct Area

Data sources: parcels, sales · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Friesian Ct Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,851/mo

$
$84,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,17976%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Micro Communities(1)

Lake Monterey Lake
L

Lake Monterey Lake

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