W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area
Surrounded by nature
Median $840K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 6.3/10
The wind off Lake Michigan cuts through here year-round, and you notice it the moment you turn onto the roads—that particular cold that reminds you this isn't landlocked Michigan. Out here, acreage matters: you're looking at farmhouses on 15-acre parcels, turn-of-the-century brick homes with five porches, barns, and studio buildings set well back from the road. Silver Lake sits minutes away, and the area itself straddles agricultural zoning with room to breathe. A restaurant and coffee shop are within walking distance, though the nearest grocery store runs about a mile down the way. There's a park just a short walk out, and four more within a mile if you're counting. The drive to downtown Grand Rapids is long enough that you're choosing this stretch for its own sake—the land, the distance, the quiet that comes from space—not for quick access to the city. It's the kind of place where a property listing mentions "investment opportunity" and "pole barn" in the same breath.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Upper Silver Lake within walking distance
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Beach on Vally Rd: 3 min walk
- Park on Vally Rd: 10 min walk
Hart High School
- High — 4.9 mi away
- Hart
- 3 rated schools in district
$840K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,703/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Upper Silver Lake
0.4 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hart Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Parkside Store
Pizza Factory
Golden Bakery Donut Shop
Park on Vally Rd
Playground on Vally Rd
Upper Silver Lake
+1 more
Beach on Vally Rd
Ruckel's Bridge
Unnamed bike path
Crime in W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area home (around $840,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $149k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,587 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,587/mo | $148,989 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,432/mo | $171,532 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,715/mo | $179,071 |
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.
Solar potential
~$927/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,487 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave 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.
Frequently asked about W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area
- What do homes cost in W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area?
- The median home value in W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area is about $840,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave 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 W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area?
- W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area is served by Hart Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).
- Is W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area walkable?
- W Fox Rd & N 34th Ave Area scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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