Hovinga-Root Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $410K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 7.9/10
You pull onto a street lined with modest single-family homes on tight, manicured lots, the kind of place where every driveway has a basketball hoop or a tidy garden bed. Hovinga-Root Plat is a 12-acre subdivision with an unpretentious feel—homes sit on roughly 0.30-acre lots, so you're close to your neighbors but far enough that you've still got a yard. Median prices hover around $588K, and you're zoned for Jenison Public Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 20 minutes away when you need it, but most days you won't—there are 48 restaurants within a mile, a grocery under a mile out, and three parks within walking distance. It's the kind of neighborhood where things just work: suburban density without feeling cramped, convenience without sacrificing space.
Why people love it here
Jenison High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$410K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 7 min bike
- Sandyhill Elementary Playground: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hovinga-Root Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$410K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
31
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.26 ac – 0.58 ac
Homeowner Rate
96.8%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Stir Fry Express
+1 more
Maggie's Be Café
+1 more
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Hovinga-Root Plat 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 Hovinga-Root Plat home (around $410,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,140/mo | $83,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,278/mo | $87,404 |
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 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 Hovinga-Root Plat 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(14)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Stir Fry Express
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Palermo's Pizza
Restaurant
Frosty Treat
Restaurant
Sarah's Sweets
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(4)
Georgetown Township Public Library
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Seidman House
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hovinga-Root Plat
- What do homes cost in Hovinga-Root Plat?
- The median home value in Hovinga-Root Plat is about $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hovinga-Root Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hovinga-Root Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hovinga-Root Plat?
- Hovinga-Root Plat is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Hovinga-Root Plat walkable?
- Hovinga-Root Plat scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.