Grand Valley Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Grand Valley Area is a neighborhood, part of Jenison Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $355K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
At dusk, when the light turns golden and the log-built homes along this stretch start to glow, you understand why someone chose to stay here—not as a compromise between city and country, but as the actual thing itself. You're about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you want it, but the neighborhood reads as its own place: lots average 2.37 acres, enough room to breathe without feeling isolated, and the dominant architecture—substantial log homes—sets a deliberate visual tone that feels intentional rather than accident. Sand Creek runs through the broader area; Fennessy Lake sits less than two miles out for water access. Restaurants and a grocery store are both a walk away—the kind of proximity that lets you skip the car for dinner, which is rare out here. Jenison Public Schools serves the neighborhood, and Bend Area Open Space is just over a mile for trails. Gerald R. Ford Airport is 34 minutes north if you need it. This isn't a place that apologizes for what it is.
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Why people love it here
1.6 acre avg lots
- 29 homes
Lake life
- Fennessy Lake within walking distance
- Stafford Lake: 4 min drive
- Grand River County Open Space: 8 min drive
$355K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grand Valley Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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14 homes sold in Grand Valley Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$355K
14 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Bend Area Open Space
1.2 mi
Expected Rent
$2,400/mo
$2,125 – $2,700 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bend Area Open Space
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fennessy Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Jet's Pizza
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Main Street Pub
Grand River County Open Space
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Wilson/Westown (SB)
+1 more
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Crime in Grand Valley 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 Grand Valley Area home (around $355,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,391 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,391/mo | $63,765 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,752/mo | $73,392 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,874/mo | $76,628 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$51K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$179K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Grand Valley Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,429 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge Township · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Grand Valley 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.
🛒 Grocery(15)
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
Freddy's
Fast Food
Uccello's
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Fast Food
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(27)
Sand Creek School
River Bend School
Jenison Junior High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
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Living in Grand Valley Area: the details
Is Grand Valley Area a good place to live?
Grand Valley Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Jenison Public Schools. The going price is around $355,000.
What does it cost to live in Grand Valley Area?
The median home value in Grand Valley Area is about $355,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 14 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Grand Valley Area
- What do homes cost in Grand Valley Area?
- The median home value in Grand Valley Area is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grand Valley Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Grand Valley Area right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grand Valley Area?
- Grand Valley Area is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Grand Valley Area walkable?
- Grand Valley Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
