State Road Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
State Road Area is a neighborhood, part of Spring Lake Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $445,000.
9 homes for sale·Median $445K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 9.0/10
Sunset's when this stretch really glows—golden light hitting the treelines and the old barns, stone and vinyl catching that last warmth of the day. You've got real acreage out here, the kind where you can breathe; homes sit on two, three, sometimes more acres, with streams running through backyards and views into the woods. The barn conversions and traditional farmhouses define the feel—some of it's original, some of it's been renovated into something that splits the difference between country and comfortable. Spring Lake Public Schools serves the area. You're maybe 14 minutes to Grand Haven's beach if you need water and sand, or 35 minutes into downtown Grand Rapids for work or dinner. A dozen restaurants sit within a mile, the grocery stores and coffee shops are a short drive, and Pettys Bayou is 1.1 miles away for fishing and paddle access. It's Crockery township living—quiet land with just enough convenience woven in.
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Why people love it here
Jeffers Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.5 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 2 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 1.1 mi
- North Bank Trail: 10 min bike
- Unnamed park: 6 min drive
$445K median
- 23 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in State Road Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,021/mo
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23 homes sold in State Road Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
1.1 mi
Median Sale Price
$445K
23 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.0 mi
Expected Rent
$1,000/mo
$925 – $1,075 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Lazy P BBQ
Magnum Coffee Roastery
Crockery Creek Saloon
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
North Bank Trail
Pettys Bayou Launch
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Fruitport District Library
Crime in State Road 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced State Road Area home (around $445,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,997 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,997/mo | $79,931 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,450/mo | $91,999 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,602/mo | $96,055 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$29K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$119K
Per listing
Who actually lends in State Road Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
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
Crockery Township
Source: crockerytownship.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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,461 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Crockery Township · Source: crockerytownship.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for State Road 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Lazy P BBQ
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
Magnum Coffee Roastery
Café
Java Boulevard (Magnum Coffee House)
Café
truenorth
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Terra Verde Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Crockery Creek Saloon
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Christian School
Jeffers School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Holmes School
Fruitport Middle School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Rhoda's Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
North Bank Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
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Living in State Road Area: the details
Is State Road Area a good place to live?
State Road Area suits buyers looking for easy access to Lake Michigan and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Spring Lake Public Schools. The going price is around $445,000.
What does it cost to live in State Road Area?
The median home value in State Road Area is about $445,000. There are 9 homes for sale here right now and 23 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about State Road Area
- What do homes cost in State Road Area?
- The median home value in State Road Area is about $445,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the State Road Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in State Road Area right now, and 23 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve State Road Area?
- State Road Area is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jeffers Elementary School (9/10).
- Is State Road Area walkable?
- State Road Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
