Schoolside Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $413K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.4/10
Schoolside Estates spreads across 20 acres in the 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area, where the horizon opens to farmland and older residential blocks—the kind of West Michigan landscape that doesn't announce itself but doesn't need to. Lots average a third of an acre, giving you enough ground to breathe without acreage that demands a tractor, and homes here run around $634K. You're about 22 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need it, but the actual rhythm of the place is defined by proximity to smaller things: a coffee shop within a 10-minute walk, groceries and restaurants a couple of miles out, a park about a mile and a half away. The Hudsonville Public School District anchors the area—hence the name—and the subdivision itself has the feel of a place someone built because they meant it, not because developers were chasing the next exit.
Why people love it here
Georgetown Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$413K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
13,499 sq ft avg lots
- 50 homes
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Median home price in Schoolside Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,800/mo
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4 homes sold in Schoolside Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Median Sale Price
$413K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
50
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.26 ac – 0.66 ac
Homeowner Rate
92%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Farmhaus Cider Co.
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Cedar Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Grand Ravines Suspension Bridge
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Pierce/42nd (EB)
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Crime in Schoolside Estates 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 Schoolside Estates home (around $412,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,744 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,744/mo | $73,164 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,159/mo | $84,235 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,298/mo | $87,937 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · 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
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,342 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Schoolside Estates 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
Unnamed park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(13)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.2
Restaurant
Hudsonville Ice Arena
Restaurant
Airborne Burritos
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
School
School
+15 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(2)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Schoolside Estates
- What do homes cost in Schoolside Estates?
- The median home value in Schoolside Estates is about $412,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Schoolside Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Schoolside Estates right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Schoolside Estates?
- Schoolside Estates is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Georgetown Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Schoolside Estates walkable?
- Schoolside Estates scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.