Shady Oaks
Strong schools draw families here
Median $417K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.6/10
What strikes people about Shady Oaks is how quietly it sits—18 acres of modest lots (averaging 0.37 acres each) where the homes, running around $658K, cluster close enough to feel settled but spread enough to breathe. You're about 24 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, 34 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, so the city pulls no hard strings here. A coffee shop lands just over a mile away, restaurants within 1.7 miles, and there are a dozen grocery stores within a two-mile radius, which means errands feel normal, not like a trip. Rush Creek Park sits a five-minute walk off, the kind of quiet green space that anchors a place without announcing itself. The subdivision feeds into Hudsonville Public School District, and you're part of the Highpoint Acres Area at large. There's nothing flashy here—just reliable residential ground where people actually live, not perform living.
Why people love it here
Hudsonville Freshman Building
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$417K median
- 2 recent sales
16,239 sq ft avg lots
- 36 homes
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Median home price in Shady Oaks
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,834/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Recent Sale Price
$417K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
36
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.28 ac – 0.62 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Bosco’s Pub
Rush Creek Park
+1 more
Rush Creek Park Playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Crime in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks home (around $417,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,777 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,777/mo | $74,042 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,197/mo | $85,245 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,337/mo | $88,992 |
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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Shady Oaks 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
Rush Creek Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.2
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Johnny B's Barbeque
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
School
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(9)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(6)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+3 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shady Oaks
- What do homes cost in Shady Oaks?
- The median home value in Shady Oaks is about $417,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shady Oaks housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Shady Oaks right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shady Oaks?
- Shady Oaks is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville High School (9/10).
- Is Shady Oaks walkable?
- Shady Oaks scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.