Thousand Oaks
Solid value in a growing area
Median $1.2M·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 5.8/10
So here's the thing about Thousand Oaks—it's actually spread across 103 acres of Craftsman homes with lots that average nearly an acre each, which gives the whole place a spacious feel you don't always get in a condo community. The homes themselves are built with HardiPlank and run around $1.1M, and they're situated in the grand-river-dr-east-beltline-ave-area area where you're about 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly half that time from Gerald R. Ford airport if you're traveling a lot. There's a grocery store about a mile and a quarter away, plus a dozen restaurants within walking distance, so you're not stuck cooking every night or hunting far for coffee.
Why people love it here
$1.2M median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 3.1 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 0.9 mi
- Unnamed beach: 11 min bike
- D.W. Richardson Park: 5 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Thousand Oaks
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,858/mo
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6 homes sold in Thousand Oaks this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$1.2M
6 sales in last 12mo
Units
91
Complex Size
102.5 ac
91 units
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.9 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
+1 more
Tim Hortons
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park
Unnamed playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Thousand 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Thousand Oaks home (around $1,157,424) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $205k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,698 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,698/mo | $205,289 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,863/mo | $236,352 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,253/mo | $246,739 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Thousand Oaks Condominiums
Managed by David Mehney
Source: grar · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · 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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Thousand 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.
🛒 Grocery(13)
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🍕 Restaurants(9)
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☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(15)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
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The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
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Reds at Thousand Oaks
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🏫 Schools(25)
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💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(6)
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🐕 Dog Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
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Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(2)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
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📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Thousand Oaks
- What do homes cost in Thousand Oaks?
- The median home value in Thousand Oaks is about $1,157,424. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thousand Oaks housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Thousand Oaks right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thousand Oaks?
- Thousand Oaks is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Thousand Oaks walkable?
- Thousand Oaks scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.