Oakland
Strong schools draw families here
Median $715K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 9.0/10
The daily rhythm out here revolves around land—you're measuring distance in acres rather than lot lines, and your nearest neighbor's mailbox might be a quarter-mile down a country road. New construction sits comfortably on two-acre parcels with open floor plans and deck space built for grilling, while older farmhouses anchor their own plots with brick chimneys and wraparound porches. It's the kind of place where a wood-burning fireplace and main-floor laundry feel less like upgrades and more like baseline expectations for actually living out here.
Why people love it here
$715K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Oakland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,851/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
American Char
Drenthe Grove Park
Mud Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Salem Township Park
Unnamed bike_path
Salem Township Library
Crime in Oakland 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Oakland home (around $714,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $128k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,816 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,816/mo | $128,439 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,544/mo | $147,828 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,788/mo | $154,347 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$49K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$245K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Overisel Township
Source: overiseltownship.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
~$908/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,356 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Township has a disposal/recycling page; curbside resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider; pockets Great Lakes Energy.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Natural gas where available; propane common.
Confirm by addressOverisel Township Fire Department
Paid-on-call township FD; Chief Josh Kooienga. 4779 142nd Ave, Holland.
Services for Overisel · Source: overiseltownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Oakland 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.
Nearest Park
Drenthe Grove Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(1)
American Char
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(11)
Hawthorn School Number 2
Maple Grove School
Franklin School
School Number 3
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bluff Lakes Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Salem Township Library
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Frequently asked about Oakland
- What do homes cost in Oakland?
- The median home value in Oakland is about $714,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oakland housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Oakland right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oakland?
- Oakland is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is Oakland walkable?
- Oakland 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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