Vergennes
Great schools with outdoor access
13 homes for sale·Median $593K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.7/10
Fallasburg Park sits on the banks of the Flat River, its historic covered bridge dating to eighteen seventy-one—a stone arch that still carries foot traffic over what was once the main westward crossing. The park anchors eight hundred acres of public land across rolling, wooded terrain that rolls through Vergennes Township, broken here and there by farms and scattered homes. A thirty-minute drive puts you in downtown Grand Rapids, but out here the feel is decidedly rural: long sight lines, state game areas, and enough space between neighbors that "subdivision" doesn't quite apply. The North Country National Scenic Trail cuts through, disc golf unfolds across eighteen holes, and every autumn the Fallasburg Arts Festival draws twenty-five thousand people to see a hundred artists set up shop.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Murray Lake within walking distance
- Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail: 7 min drive
- FALLASBURG COUNTY PARK: 8 min drive
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$101K median household income
- $593K median · 56 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Vergennes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,027/mo
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56 homes sold in Vergennes this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wege Foundation Natural Area
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Murray Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
FALLASBURG COUNTY PARK
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Most of Vergennes is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Vergennes alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Vergennes home (around $593,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,503 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Vergennes household earns $101,216 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $647,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,503/mo | $93,406 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,100/mo | $109,328 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,299/mo | $114,652 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$58K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$275K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$660K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$330K
Median
Who actually lends in Vergennes, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
Solar potential
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,297 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Vergennes 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.
Median Income
$101K
Home Value (Census)
$370K
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Hong Kong Buffet
Restaurant
M21 Nutrition
Restaurant
BC Pizza of Lowell
Restaurant
Old Faithful Dog
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
Sneaker's
Bar
New Union Brewery
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(7)
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Vergennes
- What do homes cost in Vergennes?
- The median home value in Vergennes is about $593,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Vergennes housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Vergennes right now, and 56 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Vergennes?
- Vergennes is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Vergennes walkable?
- Vergennes scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
