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Neighborhood1272.7 acres

Hesperia Area

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Hesperia Area is a neighborhood, part of Hesperia Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $185,000.

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7 homes for sale·Median $185K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 3.0/10

🏙️46 mito Downtown GR(~1h 32m drive)
🏞️35 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 11m drive)

Out here, you're expecting sprawl—maybe a tired stretch of road between two bigger towns—and instead you get something with actual bones: a 1,273-acre neighborhood anchored by Oxbow Park right on the doorstep, White River running through properties, and the kind of proximity to amenities that makes errands feel less like obligations. A grocery is a five-minute walk away, restaurants are steps from your driveway, and Lake Michigan sits about a mile and a half east. The village of Hesperia—close enough to reach in minutes—keeps things grounded: you've got a downtown with schools and a library within easy reach, corner lots with serious acreage, and homes with actual basements and garages built for real winters. The real affection, though, comes from the land itself: riverfront parcels, two-plus acres on corner lots, decks and driveways that suggest people actually live here rather than pass through.

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$185K median

  • 11 sales in last 12mo
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Oxbow Park: 15 min walk
  • Vida Weaver Park: 11 min bike
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Median home price in Hesperia Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,256/mo

$
$37,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $96076%
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

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Median Sale Price

$185K

11 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Oxbow Park

0.6 mi

Expected Rent

$950/mo

$850 – $1,075 · estimated range

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Oxbow Park

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

3.0
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

School District: Hesperia Community Schools

3Hesperia High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 254 students · 25:1 · 1.1 mi
3David C Outwin Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 178 students · 16:1 · 1.2 mi
NRHesperia Community EducationHigh · 07-12 · 3 students · 1.2 mi
NRPatricia St Clair Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 383 students · 17:1 · 1.2 mi

Walkability

1.4

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.9
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.3
🚌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
Bikeable

Ed’s Orchard Market

11 minbike· 5 min drive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Subway

9 minbike· 26 min walk· 4 min drive
Angelo's & Riccardo's
11 minbike
🌳Parks
Walkable

Oxbow Park

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Vida Weaver Park
11 minbike
Webster Park
5 mindrive
First Island
5 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Playground in 1 Mile Rd & Stoney Creek Ln Area

4 mindrive· 13 min bike
Playground on E Michigan Ave
5 mindrive
Playground in Village Of Hesperia
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Newell Lake

12 mindrive
Darlington Lake
12 mindrive
Bloggett Lake
9 mindrive
McLaren Lake
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail

14 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Hesperia Community Library

10 minbike· 29 min walk· 5 min drive

Crime in Hesperia Area 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 Oceana County.

Oceana County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Hesperia Area home (around $185,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,246 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,246/mo$33,230
10% (+PMI)$1,434/mo$38,247
5% (+PMI)$1,497/mo$39,933

Estimates use a 6.65% 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

2 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$27K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$82K

Per listing

Solar potential

~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,426 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Hesperia Area 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)

Ed’s Orchard Market

Grocery Store

1.2 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(2)

Subway

Fast Food

1.1 mimap

Angelo's & Riccardo's

Restaurant

1.2 mimap

🏫 Schools(7)

Hesperia Area Public School

1.2 mimap

McGill School

1.6 mimap

Sturtevant School

2.0 mimap

Doud School

3.2 mimap

Waterman School

3.4 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Oxbow Park

0.6 mimap

Vida Weaver Park

1.1 mimap

Webster Park

1.1 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Hesperia Community Library

1.1 mimap
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Living in Hesperia Area: the details

Is Hesperia Area a good place to live?

Here is a data-based look at what living in Hesperia Area is like. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hesperia Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $185,000.

What does it cost to live in Hesperia Area?

The typical home in Hesperia Area goes for around $185,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 11 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Hesperia Area

What do homes cost in Hesperia Area?
The median home value in Hesperia Area is about $185,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Hesperia Area housing market?
there are 7 homes for sale in Hesperia Area right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Hesperia Area?
Hesperia Area is served by Hesperia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hesperia High School (3/10).
Is Hesperia Area walkable?
Hesperia Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Hesperia Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,256/mo

$
$37,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $96076%
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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