Neighborhood

James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area

Convenient location

Median $391K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 4.8/10

🏙️24 mito Downtown GR
🏞️19 mito Lake Michigan

You've got cars passing all day and night along the main drag, and that's exactly the point—you're right on the spine of things, which means groceries, coffee, and dinner are literally steps away. Ranch homes with aluminum siding line the neighborhood, solid and unpretentious, spreading across 263 acres with room to breathe. The Lighthouse Academy serves the area, and Holland Charter Township surrounds you with its parks network; Windmill Island Gardens is under a mile out if you want to wander. Grand Haven beach hits in about 30 minutes, and Howard Dunton Park Launch gives you water access just 1.5 miles south. With nearly 300 restaurants and 84 grocery stores within a couple miles, you're not hunting for anything—it all just shows up.

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
54

Walkable for daily errands

  • James West of Van Ommen (Windmill Mobile Park): 5 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
  • River Hills Sub Area Trail: 7 min walk
💰Home Values

$391K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Median home price in James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area

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Walkability

5.4

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
7.0
🌳Nature
0.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Windmill Island Gardens

0.8 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area

What do homes cost in James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area?
The median home value in James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area is about $391,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area housing market?
no homes are listed in James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area?
James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
Is James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area walkable?
James Street & Us-31 Southbound Area scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026