Gitchel
Strong schools draw families here
Median $470K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 10.0/10
What surprises people about this area is how much land comes with the houses—most homes sit on anywhere from 1.5 to 3+ acres, with mature trees, mowed trails through the woods, and creeks running through the properties. You're not cramped; you're in the countryside, close enough to Grand Rapids that commuting is reasonable, but far enough out that you can actually see what you own.
Why people love it here
Forest Grove Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.5 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$470K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Gitchel
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,191/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
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
Little Dipper Cafe & Ice Cream Shoppe
Country Side Inn
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Mud Lake
Unnamed beach
Salem Township Park
Unnamed bike path
Patmos Library
Crime in Gitchel 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 Gitchel home (around $470,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $83k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,126 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,126/mo | $83,363 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,599/mo | $95,976 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,757/mo | $100,194 |
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
Jamestown Charter Township
Source: twp.jamestown.mi.us · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,298 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Jamestown Charter Township / Private well
Limited township water in developed areas; rural areas on private wells.
Jamestown Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on individual septic.
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 Gitchel 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
Unnamed park
3.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Country Side Inn
Bar
🏫 Schools(12)
Franklin School
Star School
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
School
Riley Street Middle School
School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Kenowa Trail
Bike Path
Riley Street & 22nd Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Gitchel
- What do homes cost in Gitchel?
- The median home value in Gitchel is about $470,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gitchel housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Gitchel right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Gitchel?
- Gitchel is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Forest Grove Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Gitchel walkable?
- Gitchel 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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