Veranda at Thousand Oaks
Easy outdoor access
Median $790K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.0/10
You expect condo communities in West Michigan to be tight subdivisions with narrow lots and shared walls—and then you find Veranda at Thousand Oaks, where nine acres sprawls across properties averaging over eight acres each, giving the whole place an almost rural breathing room that contradicts the word "condo." It's the kind of development where you can actually see sky between houses, where a grocery store or coffee shop is just over a mile away if you need it, and where Versluis Lake sits about the same distance off, close enough for a casual errand but far enough that the development doesn't feel water-locked. Downtown Grand Rapids is eighteen minutes down the road, and the airport another six or seven beyond that, so you're genuinely on the periphery—close to the Grand River Dr & East Beltline Ave Area pulse but far enough out to have actual land under your feet. Homes here run around $915K, and they're on Northview Public Schools, with a boat launch on the Rogue River about two miles away if you're into that. It's not the condo experience most people picture, and that's precisely the point.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.1 mi
- Unnamed beach: 9 min bike
- D.W. Richardson Park: 3 min drive
$790K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Veranda at Thousand Oaks
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,363/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.1 mi
Recent Sale Price
$790K
1 recent sale
Units
16
Complex Size
8.9 ac
16 units
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
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
+1 more
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park
D.W. Richardson Park Playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
North County Trailway
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Veranda at 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 Veranda at Thousand Oaks home (around $790,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $140k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,255 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,255/mo | $140,120 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,050/mo | $161,322 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,315/mo | $168,412 |
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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,418 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Veranda at 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(15)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
+12 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Moffitt Hill School
School
Crestwood School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Veranda at Thousand Oaks
- What do homes cost in Veranda at Thousand Oaks?
- The median home value in Veranda at Thousand Oaks is about $790,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Veranda at Thousand Oaks housing market?
- no homes are listed in Veranda at Thousand Oaks right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Veranda at Thousand Oaks?
- Veranda at Thousand Oaks is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Veranda at Thousand Oaks walkable?
- Veranda at Thousand Oaks scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.