South Blendon
Strong schools draw families here
Median $507K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.5/10
Out here, you're in a small rural corner where a 19th-century general store once anchored the crossroads, and the bones of that history—a church repurposed as commerce, a community that knew itself by name—still matter enough that people call it what it was. South Blendon Vista brings modern apartment living to the area, three-story buildings with one and two-bedroom units ranging around 800 to 1,100 square feet, the kind of setup that draws students and staff from nearby Grand Valley State. The neighborhood sits in Blendon Township, where rural lot sizes and mature trees define the character—homes on near-acre parcels with wraparound porches and long sightlines, kitchens that have been freshly updated, and the kind of quiet that comes from distance rather than enforced calm. A community church still stands on Port Sheldon Street, anchoring what little commercial heart exists, which means when you need something, you're driving the short stretch into Hudsonville rather than walking to a corner store.
Why people love it here
Park Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.5 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$507K median
- 62 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in South Blendon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,445/mo
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62 homes sold in South Blendon this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Hudsonville Ice Arena
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
Rush Creek Park
Rush Creek Park Playground
Rushmore Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Ravines Suspension Bridge
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
+1 more
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Crime in South Blendon 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 South Blendon home (around $507,450) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,421 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,421/mo | $91,219 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,937/mo | $104,990 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,111/mo | $109,620 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Who actually lends in South Blendon, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Blendon Township
Source: blendontownship-mi.gov · 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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,386 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
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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 Blendon · Source: blendontownship-mi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for South Blendon 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(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
True Valley MicroGreens
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Sweets By Kenna
Restaurant
Hudsonville Ice Arena
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
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🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Beaverdam School
Corwin School Number 3
School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(9)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+6 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
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Frequently asked about South Blendon
- What do homes cost in South Blendon?
- The median home value in South Blendon is about $507,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South Blendon housing market?
- there are 23 homes for sale in South Blendon right now, and 62 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South Blendon?
- South Blendon is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville Freshman Building (9/10).
- Is South Blendon walkable?
- South Blendon scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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