Northouse Sub.
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $475K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
You're living on quarter-acre lots where the street grid stays tight and the drive to downtown Grand Rapids tops out around 15 minutes—the kind of suburban placement where you're not stuck in exurban sprawl but close enough that errands don't eat your afternoon. Northouse Sub. sits within the Douglas Add. Area, a 17-acre platted subdivision where homes cluster around $363K and three parks sit within a mile, including Wedgwood Park just a 10-minute walk away. The real density is in what surrounds you: 144 restaurants and 54 grocery stores within a couple miles means you're picking a restaurant for dinner, not searching for one, and a bus stop is practically at your curb. Kenowa Lake is a mile off if you want water access, and the boat launch at Grandville is just over a mile—close enough for a weekend without feeling like the subdivision's whole identity depends on it. Grandville Public Schools handles the district.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 0.9 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Buck Creek Trail: 12 min walk
- Mill Race Park: 15 min walk
Grandville West Elementary School
- Elementary — within walking distance
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$475K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northouse Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,228/mo
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4 homes sold in Northouse Sub. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wedgwood Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$475K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.21 ac – 0.49 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Brann's Steakhouse
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee Grandville
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Mill Race Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Kenowa Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Buck Creek Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails - West Grandville Connector
Grandville Launch
Yoga Blue
+1 more
Wilson/Ponca (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Northouse Sub. 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 Northouse Sub. home (around $475,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,162/mo | $84,329 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,641/mo | $97,089 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,801/mo | $101,356 |
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
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Northouse Sub. 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Brann's Steakhouse
Restaurant
Restaurant
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
Central Elementary School
School
School
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💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Kent Trails - West Grandville Connector
Bike Path
Kent Trails - Jenison Connector
Bike Path
Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Northouse Sub.
- What do homes cost in Northouse Sub.?
- The median home value in Northouse Sub. is about $475,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northouse Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Northouse Sub. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northouse Sub.?
- Northouse Sub. is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville West Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Northouse Sub. walkable?
- Northouse Sub. scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.