Sheldon Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $500K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.6/10
What surprises people about Sheldon Estates is how close you feel to open space on an 18-acre subdivision where the average lot runs about 0.41 acres—small enough to keep maintenance sane, large enough that you're not reading your neighbor's newspaper through the window. Homes here run around $719K and fall within Hudsonville Public School District, part of the Brookfield West Area. Rush Creek Park is a 10-minute walk away if you need to shake off a Saturday morning, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 23 minutes north when you're craving something beyond the subdivision's immediate orbit. The nearest grocery, restaurant, and coffee shop all cluster about 1.8 miles out—close enough that you're not marooned, far enough that you're not living above a strip mall. Six grocery stores within two miles means you've got actual choice, not just one option that happens to be convenient.
Why people love it here
Park Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$500K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
17,690 sq ft avg lots
- 36 homes
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Median home price in Sheldon Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,394/mo
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5 homes sold in Sheldon Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Median Sale Price
$500K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
36
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.28 ac – 1.1 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
White Flame Brewing Co.
Quadrum Coffee
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
Rush Creek Park
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Crime in Sheldon 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 Sheldon Estates home (around $499,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $89k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,325 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,325/mo | $88,666 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,828/mo | $102,082 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,996/mo | $106,568 |
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 Sheldon 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
Rush Creek Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
White Flame Brewing Co.
Restaurant
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant
Rock N Thai Express
Restaurant
Velocity Nutrition
Restaurant
Dorados Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
School
School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
School
+15 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(9)
Sunset Heights Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Sheldon Estates
- What do homes cost in Sheldon Estates?
- The median home value in Sheldon Estates is about $499,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheldon Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Sheldon Estates right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheldon Estates?
- Sheldon Estates is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville Freshman Building (9/10).
- Is Sheldon Estates walkable?
- Sheldon Estates scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.