Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area
Space and nature
22 homes for sale·Median $456K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
So the big draw out here is land and lake access—you've got nearly 5 acres on average per lot, and Wabasis Lake sits less than a mile away with a real park setup: sandy beach, four lanes for boats, hiking trails, camping if you want it. The whole area's wrapped around Wabasis County Park, which is basically your backyard at just over a mile. Homes are mostly ranch-style spread across what feels like genuine countryside—oak, maple, pine forests breaking up the open stretches. Greenville Public Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 40 minutes if you need it, but honestly most people here are trading commute time for space and quiet woods. You're close enough to grab groceries (a couple miles tops) without feeling hemmed in. It's the kind of place where your lot actually means something.
Why people love it here
3.3 acre avg lots
- 340 homes
Lake life
- Little Blue Lake within walking distance
- Wabasis Creek: 9 min drive
- Little Wabasis Lake: 12 min drive
$456K median
- 36 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,096/mo
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36 homes sold in Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$456K
36 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
WABASIS COUNTY PARK
1.2 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
WABASIS COUNTY PARK
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Blue Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Wabasis Lake Park
Wabasis Creek
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
Crime in Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area home (around $456,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,033 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,033/mo | $80,880 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,492/mo | $93,118 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,645/mo | $97,210 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
10 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$36K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$125K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area, 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.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
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd 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.
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area is about $456,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- there are 22 homes for sale in Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area right now, and 36 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area?
- Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
