James Street & US-31 Northbound Area
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James Street & US-31 Northbound Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Lighthouse Academy. Homes here typically sell for around $422,000.
Median $422K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
Out here you're a hop from a community center that sits right on the main drag, which means grocery runs, coffee stops, and dinner are all within arm's reach—seriously, steps away. The area sprawls across nearly 190 acres with a solid mix of residential and commercial space, keeping things practical and accessible; downtown Grand Rapids is about 38 minutes out if you need it, and the beach at Grand Haven is closer at just under 30. Parks dot the township—Windmill Island Gardens is a short drive, and if you boat, Howard Dunton Park launch is less than two miles away. Homes here tend toward ranch and split-level layouts with generous lots, fenced yards for space, and the kind of bones that take upgrades well—you'll find updated kitchens, finished basements, and move-in-ready places mixed in with good bones waiting for your touch. The neighborhood sits in Lighthouse Academy and anchors the northern side of Holland Charter Township, giving you that suburban feel without the isolation.
Why people love it here
$422K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in James Street & US-31 Northbound Area
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Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Living in James Street & US-31 Northbound Area: the details
Is James Street & US-31 Northbound Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in James Street & US-31 Northbound Area is like. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Lighthouse Academy. Expect prices centered around $422,000.
What does it cost to live in James Street & US-31 Northbound Area?
The median home value in James Street & US-31 Northbound Area is about $422,000. 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about James Street & US-31 Northbound Area
- What do homes cost in James Street & US-31 Northbound Area?
- The median home value in James Street & US-31 Northbound Area is about $422,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the James Street & US-31 Northbound Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in James Street & US-31 Northbound 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 James Street & US-31 Northbound Area?
- James Street & US-31 Northbound Area is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is James Street & US-31 Northbound Area walkable?
- James Street & US-31 Northbound Area scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
