Georgetown Shores
Strong schools draw families here
Median $945K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 8.6/10
People often picture subdivisions as cookie-cutter rows of identical houses, but Georgetown Shores breaks that mold—it's a 66-acre development where homes hover around $925K and sit in the 14th Avenue & Van Buren Street Area, just 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. You've got Sunrise Park less than a mile away, a dozen grocery stores within two miles, and eighteen restaurants within walking distance, plus another option about a 15-minute walk down the road. The nearest coffee shop is about 1.2 miles out if you need your morning fix before heading to work. Schools here fall under Jenison Public Schools, and if you're flying out, Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly half an hour away. It's the kind of place where you're not isolated—there's actual stuff around you—but you're also not sitting on top of everything.
Why people love it here
$945K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Buttermillk Creek Pathway: 4 min drive
- Veteran's Park: 5 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Georgetown Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,415/mo
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3 homes sold in Georgetown Shores this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sunrise Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Wendy's
+1 more
Old Time Diner
+1 more
Vitales Pizzeria
+1 more
Veteran's Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Bursly trail
Buttermillk Creek Pathway
Grandville Launch
Snap Fitness
Kenowa/44th (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Georgetown Shores 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 Georgetown Shores home (around $945,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $168k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,285 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,285/mo | $167,612 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,237/mo | $192,974 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,555/mo | $201,455 |
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.
Homeowners Association
GEORGETOWN SHORES (Association Board); related GEORGETOWN WEST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Managed by Self-managed (board@georgetownshores.org)
Source: georgetownshores.org · unconfirmed
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Georgetown Shores 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.
🛒 Grocery(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Wendy's
Restaurant
Great Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Marco's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Shack Huddle School
School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Georgetown Shores
- What do homes cost in Georgetown Shores?
- The median home value in Georgetown Shores is about $945,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Georgetown Shores housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Georgetown Shores right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Georgetown Shores?
- Georgetown Shores is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville Freshman Building (9/10).
- Is Georgetown Shores walkable?
- Georgetown Shores scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.