North Blendon
Easy outdoor access
Median $510K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
People often expect a suburb when they hear Michigan and Interstate 196, but out here you get something quieter—houses set far back from the road on acreage, dense woods, and the kind of space where pole barns and custom ponds make sense. The area sits in Blendon township, about fifteen miles west of Grand Rapids, surrounded by farms and thick tree cover that creates a real back-in-time feel without actually being remote.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.0 mi
- Allendale Community Park: 6 min drive
- Hidden Lake: 8 min drive
$510K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in North Blendon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,462/mo
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15 homes sold in North Blendon this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Nearest Park
Allendale Community Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Mr. Burger
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Farmhaus Cider Co.
Allendale Community Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Greek Housing (EB)
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in North Blendon 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 North Blendon home (around $510,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $92k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,438 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,438/mo | $91,678 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,957/mo | $105,518 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,131/mo | $110,171 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$95K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
Who actually lends in North Blendon, 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
Blendon Township
Source: blendontownship-mi.gov · 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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,389 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 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 Blendon · Source: blendontownship-mi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for North Blendon 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Fast Food
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Airborne Burritos
Restaurant
Hudsonville Ice Arena
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Corwin School Number 3
Christian School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
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Frequently asked about North Blendon
- What do homes cost in North Blendon?
- The median home value in North Blendon is about $510,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the North Blendon housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in North Blendon right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve North Blendon?
- North Blendon is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland West High School (7/10).
- Is North Blendon walkable?
- North Blendon scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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