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Oxbow

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $698K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.0/10

🏙️34 mito Downtown GR(~1h 8m drive)
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan(~55 min drive)

A pedestrian bridge arcs over the Thornapple River, connecting a brand-new neighborhood to the shops and restaurants of nearby Ada—and that bridge is the whole idea. Oxbow is Mosaic's latest collection of townhomes and manor homes, built with the kind of architectural care you don't stumble into by accident: high ceilings, thoughtful layouts, materials that don't apologize. The river itself is the amenity. Kayak from your doorstep. Fish. Bike along paths that follow both the Thornapple and Grand. Walk to coffee, dinner, grocers—all within steps. It's dense enough to have a pulse, but set back far enough that the water feels like the main event. About 15 minutes from Forest Hills Public Schools, which matters if you've got kids. The whole concept pivots on one truth: people want to live near something real—a river, neighbors, actual food—and Mosaic bet that done well, that's enough.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Kalamazoo Lake within walking distance
  • 62 parks within 1 mile
  • Tallmadge Woods Nature Preserve: 10 min walk
  • Kalamazoo Lake: 11 min drive
🎓Schools
80

Saugatuck High School

  • High — 0.7 mi away
  • Saugatuck
  • 3 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$698K median

  • 59 sales in last 12mo

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Median home price in Oxbow

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,739/mo

$
$139,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,62276%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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7.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 6/10 to 8/10

School District: Saugatuck Public Schools

8Saugatuck High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 259 students · 15:1 · 0.7 mi
7Douglas Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 353 students · 14:1 · 1.9 mi
6Saugatuck Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 190 students · 15:1 · 0.7 mi

Walkability

3.6

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
3.4
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
4.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Lake Vista SuperValu

9 mindrive· 20 min bike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Tallmadge Woods Nature Preserve

10 minwalk· 18 min bike· <1 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Kalamazoo Lake

11 mindrive· 28 min walk· 16 min bike
Goshorn Creek
13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

64th Street

15 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Saugatuck Douglas District Library

9 mindrive· 20 min bike

Crime in Oxbow 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 Oxbow home (around $698,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $125k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,705 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $4,705/mo$125,473
10% (+PMI)$5,416/mo$144,414
5% (+PMI)$5,654/mo$150,783

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.

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Land for sale

Listings

4 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$193K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$673K

Per listing

Multifamily for sale

Listings

4 buildings

Active / pending

Median Price

$675K

Per building

Price Per Unit

$335K

Median

Dominant StyleRanch
ConstructionWood Siding
RoofComposition
HeatingForced Air
Central Air93%
Fireplace39%
SewerPublic
WaterPublic
Waterfront11%
Water Bodies
Goshorn LakeKalamazoo LakePondSaugatuck Navigational Channel

Who actually lends in Oxbow, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~32 loans · $21M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 98%FHA 2%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union26%
2Mercantile Bank11%
3The Huntington National Bank10%
4The Dart Bank8%
5United Shore Financial Services, LLC8%
Refinances~18 loans · $8M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 99%VA 1%

Most active lenders

1The Huntington National Bank33%
2Rocket Mortgage, LLC10%
3Mercantile Bank9%
4Fifth Third Bank, National Association7%
5Macatawa Bank, N. A.7%

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

Saugatuck Township

Website

Source: saugatucktownshipmi.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

~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,546 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Municipal / public water

Based on assessor parcel records

Sewerunconfirmed

Municipal sewer

Based on assessor parcel records

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Curbside trash resident-arranged.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Standard provider.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

Natural gas where available.

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Police

Allegan County Sheriff

Sheriff provides law enforcement to the township.

Fire

Saugatuck Township Fire District

Fire district serving the township.

Services for Saugatuck · Source: saugatucktownshipmi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Oxbow 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(1)

Lake Vista SuperValu

Grocery Store

1.7 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

The Southerner

Restaurant

0.4 mimap

Saugatacos

Fast Food

0.5 mimap

Ida Red's Cottage

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

The Grilled Cheese Shack

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

Baldy’s Smoked Meats

Restaurant

0.7 mimap

☕ Coffee(6)

Uncommon Grounds

Café

0.8 mimap
Uncommon Coffee Roasters

Café

0.8 mimap

Biggby Coffee

Café

1.5 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(5)

Old Boat House

Pub

0.5 mimap

The BARge

Pub

0.6 mimap

Wicks Park Bar and Grill

Pub

0.7 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(10)

Saugatuck High School

School

0.8 mimap
Douglas Elementary

School

1.9 mimap

School Number 4

2.9 mimap

Gibson School

3.1 mimap
Barager School
4.1 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

Blue Star Gym

Fitness Center

1.2 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Tallmadge Woods Nature Preserve

0.2 mimap
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area
0.4 mimap

Willow Park

0.5 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(2)

Tails n' Trails Dog Park

Dog Park

1.7 mimap

Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area

Dog Park

2.1 mimap

🚴 Trails(4)

Bike Path

Bike Path

0.3 mimap

Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve Trail

Bike Path

0.3 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

0.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(1)

Saugatuck Douglas District Library

1.7 mimap

⚡ EV Charging(2)

Unnamed ev_charging

EV Charging

0.8 mimap

Red E

EV Charging

1.8 mimap
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Frequently asked about Oxbow

What do homes cost in Oxbow?
The median home value in Oxbow is about $698,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Oxbow housing market?
there are 24 homes for sale in Oxbow right now, and 59 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Oxbow?
Oxbow is served by Saugatuck Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Saugatuck High School (8/10).
Is Oxbow walkable?
Oxbow scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Oxbow

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,739/mo

$
$139,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,62276%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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