Nielsen Subdivision
Room to spread out, great value
Median $301K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 6.0/10
It's a modest eight-acre plat with homes running around $218K, where each lot gives you nearly an acre of breathing room—a real step up if you're coming from tighter quarters. Located about 35 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, Nielsen sits close enough to the city that commuting is manageable but far enough out that you get actual land under your feet. Horseshoe Lake sits just 1.4 miles away, so if you're the type to keep a kayak or fishing gear handy, it's a quick drive. Kids attend Greenville Public Schools, and when you need groceries or supplies, the nearest shop is about 3.4 miles down the road—nothing crazy, just part of rural living. White Pine Park rounds out the outdoor picture at 2.5 miles, giving you legitimate access to space without feeling remote.
Why people love it here
34,504 sq ft avg lots
- 7 homes
Near the water
- Horseshoe Lake — 1.3 mi
- Wabasis Creek: 8 min bike
- Ziegenfuss Lake: 12 min bike
$301K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Nielsen Subdivision
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,040/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$301K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.81 ac
0.68 ac – 0.88 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
White Pine Park
2.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Horseshoe Lake
1.3 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Log Cabin Grocery
BIGGBY COFFEE
Harvard Tavern
White Pine Park
Tom Hannula Playground
Wabasis Creek
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
Walgreens
Spencer Township Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Nielsen Subdivision 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Nielsen Subdivision home (around $300,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,999 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,999/mo | $53,299 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,301/mo | $61,364 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,402/mo | $64,060 |
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
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · 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
~$928/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,494 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Nielsen Subdivision 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Log Cabin Grocery
Restaurant
Halfway Diner
Restaurant
The Lunch Spot
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about Nielsen Subdivision
- What do homes cost in Nielsen Subdivision?
- The median home value in Nielsen Subdivision is about $300,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Nielsen Subdivision housing market?
- no homes are listed in Nielsen Subdivision right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Nielsen Subdivision?
- Nielsen Subdivision is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Nielsen Subdivision walkable?
- Nielsen Subdivision scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.