US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area
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US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area is a neighborhood, part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $613,000.
Median $613K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
This stretch of land between the highway and the township's back roads is where suburban living starts to feel like acreage—most homes sit on anywhere from 2 to nearly 5 acres, with mature oaks, fruit trees, and room to breathe that you won't find closer to town. About half a mile from US-31 puts you 16 minutes from Grand Haven's beach and pier, or 42 minutes into downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, so the commute works both ways without feeling like you're choosing one at the expense of the other. The area has inherited a small-town restaurant culture—six options within walking distance—plus a grocery store about 5 miles out, which matters less when you've got space for a garden and a pole barn. Development here leans toward updated ranch homes and remodeled mid-century properties, many freshly renovated with new roofs, siding, and mechanical systems, rather than raw land waiting to be built on. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the neighborhood, and Agnew Roadside Park anchors local recreation nearby. It's the kind of place where you get property and proximity without feeling hemmed in.
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Why people love it here
Grand Haven High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$613K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,162/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$613K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Agnew Roadside Park
1.9 mi
Expected Rent
$1,550/mo
$1,375 – $1,750 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Stanton Junction Marathon
+1 more
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Hiawatha Forest Open Space
Little Pigeon Creek
+1 more
Unnamed beach
S. Berghorst Ridge Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
Grand Haven 9
Crime in US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue 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 US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area home (around $613,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $110k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,129 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,129/mo | $110,107 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,752/mo | $126,731 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,962/mo | $132,318 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$48K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven Township · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Agnew Roadside Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(13)
El Sombrero Mi Tierra
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
Stable Inn
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
🚴 Trails(10)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
US-31 Northbound & Croswell Street Area Trail
Bike Path
+7 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
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Living in US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area: the details
Is US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area a good place to live?
If you're after easy access to Lake Michigan, US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area is worth a close look — 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 Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $613,000.
What does it cost to live in US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area?
The typical home in US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area goes for around $613,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area
- What do homes cost in US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area?
- The median home value in US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area is about $613,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area?
- US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area walkable?
- US-31 Northbound & 144th Avenue Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.