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S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd 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

S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area is a neighborhood, part of Shelby Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $256,000.

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Median $256K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 5.7/10

🌳Top 17% park access
🏙️58 mito Downtown GR(~1h 56m drive)
🏞️40 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 20m drive)

The air carries the soft smell of soil and evergreens as you turn onto this stretch—wide-open land punctuated by mature trees and homes set back on acreage that gives real breathing room. Properties here sprawl across four to thirty-five acres, with mature plantings framing houses in various states of thoughtful upkeep, and Shelby Township Community Park sitting just across the road. Lake Michigan is less than a mile away, close enough that the dunes and beaches shape how people think about weekends out here.

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💰Home Values

$256K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,738/mo

$
$51,200
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,32876%
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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Jon Hazeltine

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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.

5.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 7/10

School District: Shelby Public Schools

7Shelby Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 276 students · 14:1 · 1.2 mi
6Shelby High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 376 students · 16:1 · 1.0 mi
4Thomas Read Elementary SchoolElementary · K-03 · 314 students · 15:1 · 1.3 mi

Walkability

2.2

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.3
🚌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
Quick drive

Hansen Foods

10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

The Pizza Factory

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 4 min drive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Shelby Township Community Park

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Meade Park
13 minwalk
Tank Park
8 minbike
Walnut Park
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Playground on Lamos Rd

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Playground on Ochs Rd
4 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Crystal Lake

11 minbike· 3 min drive
Saddleback Lake
7 mindrive
Homer Lake
12 mindrive
Morris Lake
15 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Oak Trail

13 mindrive
Beech-Maple Trail
13 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short drive

Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail

3 mindrive· 13 min bike
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Shelby Public Library

11 minbike· 4 min drive
Hart Public Library
12 mindrive

Crime in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd 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 S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area home (around $256,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,727/mo$46,055
10% (+PMI)$1,988/mo$53,006
5% (+PMI)$2,075/mo$55,344

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

Full S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Solar potential

~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,361 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd 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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Shelby Township Community Park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

🛒 Grocery(1)

Hansen Foods

Grocery Store

4.1 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

The Pizza Factory

Restaurant

1.3 mimap
Country Dairy Farm Store

Restaurant

3.8 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

4.1 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

4.1 mimap

Frosty's Oasis

Restaurant

4.8 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Lewis Coffee Company

Café

4.9 mimap

🏫 Schools(12)

Shelby Middle School

School

1.3 mimap

Thomas Read Elementary School

School

1.3 mimap

Crystal School

1.5 mimap

Woodland School

2.4 mimap

Van Wickle School

2.7 mimap

+7 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(4)

Shelby Township Community Park

0.4 mimap

Meade Park

0.5 mimap

Tank Park

1.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(8)

Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail

Bike Path

0.6 mimap

Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail

Bike Path

1.6 mimap

Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail

Bike Path

2.5 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus

Hospital

1.7 mimap

📚 Libraries(2)

Shelby Public Library

1.4 mimap

Hart Public Library

4.7 mimap
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Living in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area: the details

Is S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area a good place to live?

Here is a data-based look at what living in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd 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 Shelby Public Schools. The going price is around $256,000.

What does it cost to live in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area?

The median home value in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area is about $256,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area

What do homes cost in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area?
The median home value in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area is about $256,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area housing market?
no homes are listed in S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area?
S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area is served by Shelby Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Shelby Middle School (7/10).
Is S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area walkable?
S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area scores 2.2/10 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 S 72nd Ave & W Pierce Rd Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,738/mo

$
$51,200
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,32876%
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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