Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area
Walkable and connected
The quick answer
Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area is a walkable neighborhood, part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools and about 9 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $323,000.
1 home for sale·Median $323K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 3.0/10
You know a place is right when a coffee shop sits within steps—practically in your front yard—yet the nearest grocery is four and a half miles away, a trade-off that says everything about what this stretch prioritizes. Out here in Wright township, the feel is rural and unhurried, with cul-de-sac streets, ranch homes on decent lots, and the kind of quiet that comes from space between neighbors rather than density. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 16 or so minutes down the road when you need it, and the beach at Grand Haven lands within half an hour—close enough that weekends feel flexible. Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area, and Veterans Park sits a short walk off if you want green space without leaving the neighborhood. Two parks within a mile keep things local. This is a place where people tend to stay put: updated ranches with new roofs and fresh kitchens, pole barns, fenced yards, breezeways—the kind of upgrades you make when you're planning to be somewhere a while.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Interurban Depot Cafe: 7 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
$323K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,191/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Interurban Depot Cafe
The Depot Cafe
The Pickle Back
Veterans Park
Unnamed playground
Cranberry Lake
Sand Creek Trail
Musketawa Trail
Deer Creek Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Wilson (WB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Recent Sale Price
$323K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Veterans Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,250 – $1,575 · estimated range
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Crime in Hayes Street & 16th Avenue 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area home (around $322,700) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,174 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,174/mo | $57,963 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,502/mo | $66,714 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,612/mo | $69,656 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Wright Township
Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov · 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressWright-Tallmadge Fire Department
Joint fire dept serving Wright and Tallmadge townships, 1565 Jackson St, Marne.
Services for Wright Township · Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Hayes Street & 16th Avenue 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
Veterans Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Carroll School
Clayton School
Diamond School
Beach Grove School
+13 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area: the details
Is Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area a good place to live?
If you're after a walkable setting and a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $323,000.
What does it cost to live in Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area?
The median home value in Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area is about $323,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area
- What do homes cost in Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area?
- The median home value in Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area is about $322,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area?
- Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School (3/10).
- Is Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area walkable?
- Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
