Pettys Bayou
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $490K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 6.6/10
This exclusive waterfront community offers some of the most coveted lakefront living in the Grand Rapids area, with expansive lots averaging nearly half an acre and direct access to Spring Lake and Lake Michigan. Properties here feature significant water frontage along Spring Lake and Petty's Bayou, creating a resort-like atmosphere just minutes from urban conveniences. The area includes luxury condominiums like Prospect Point and Ivy Wood, where residents enjoy private docks, golf course views at Spring Lake Country Club, and seamless boat access to Grand Haven.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pettys Bayou within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Pettys Bayou: 1 min walk
- Petty's Bayou Public Access Trail: 9 min bike
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
$490K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Pettys Bayou
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,327/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Petty's Bayou Public Access
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Bell's 104
truenorth
Spring Lake Country Club
Petty's Bayou Public Access
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
Petty's Bayou Public Access Trail
Pettys Bayou Launch
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Fruitport District Library
Crime in Pettys Bayou 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 Pettys Bayou home (around $490,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,244 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,244/mo | $86,498 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,735/mo | $99,597 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,899/mo | $103,969 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,479 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pettys Bayou 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Bell's 104
Restaurant
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Holmes School
Jeffers School
Christian School
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Lakeside Trail
Bike Path
Petty's Bayou Public Access Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(6)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Pettys Bayou
- What do homes cost in Pettys Bayou?
- The median home value in Pettys Bayou is about $490,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pettys Bayou housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Pettys Bayou right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pettys Bayou?
- Pettys Bayou is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Pettys Bayou walkable?
- Pettys Bayou scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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