$481,329Average Value$214Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Lakeside living close to a major city
Michigan Oaks is the kind of neighborhood that's beautiful to walk around in autumn when the abundant greenery turns with the season. Despite its proximity to downtown, the area is quiet and peaceful, with dense woods bordering serene, petite lakes. Restaurants and shopping plazas are nearby, and a few parks allow residents to get outside and enjoy their surroundings. "The area is very desirable, and the demand to get in is way higher than the supply available," says Katie Karczewski, associate broker at Keller Williams Grand Rapids, who lives and sells in the neighborhood. "Actually, there isn't even a supply because people don't want to leave after moving here." Residents stay in Michigan Oaks for the long haul, lending it to have a slightly above-average population. Though it may look and feel like a weekend retreat, Michigan Oaks is built on a stronghold community that looks out for one another and takes each other's packages in.
Large, expansive backyards are commonplace in the Michigan Oaks neighborhood.
The Michigan Oaks neighborhood encircles 3 ponds that can be enjoyed in the Summer season.
Homes with beautiful architectural designs can be found throughout Michigan Oaks.
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Petite lakes and sports parks
Those lucky enough to have a yard that backs up to one of the small lakes can enjoy the calm waters free of motors. Great for fishing and kayaking, the lakes can only be accessed by private docks. Manhattan Park offers more inclusive activity with tennis courts and volleyball courts just 1 mile south of Michigan Oaks. The baseball diamonds and soccer fields get plenty of attention, too. With a day pass, residents can check out the 158-acre regional attraction, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. About 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood, the spot boasts the nation's largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition. Other highlights include a woodland garden, around 300 permanent sculptures and a 15,000-square-foot conservatory. Outdoor Concerts occur every Tuesday from June to August, and any resident can attend with a ticket.
The Frederik Meijer Garden offers relaxing strolls through their horticultural display gardens.
The Frederik Meijer Garden offers relaxing strolls through their horticultural display gardens.
Frederik Meijer Gardens is located about 2 miles northeast from the Michigan Oaks neighborhood.
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Styles from every decade of the past century
Ranch-style homes with brick facades sit alongside Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods with colorful vinyl and decorative shutters. "It's not one of those cookie-cutter neighborhoods where every fourth house has the same floor plan. The homes are quaint and have interesting architecture," Karczewski says. Marshy areas, lakes and dense tree lines act as a sound buffer from the industrial area in the north and add some vegetational variety. Significantly more expensive than the Grand Rapids average, houses range between $350,000 and $900,000, depending on size, lots and location. Houses last less than two weeks on the market, and those bordering the lakes are especially hard to get. "It took me two years to get my house. It didn't even hit the market," Karczewski says. Steadily growing since the 1930s, Michigan Oaks has homes of every style, and townhouses are available, ranging between $300,000 and $400,000.
Craftsman style homes line the streets as well in the Michigan Oaks neighborhood.
Classic contemporary homes can be found throughout the Michigan Oaks neighborhood.
Long driveways leading to a roundabout are also common in the Michigan Oaks neighborhood.
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Dining out in Gaslight Village
An industrial train track, warehouses, and distribution facilities are on the neighborhood's northern end, and the mainly residential area has limited shopping or dining. Fortunately, Gaslight Village is under 2 miles south and is the destination for locally-owned restaurants and boutique stores. The petite village is picturesque, with tree-lined cobblestone walkways, two-story buildings and outdoor seating outside the little eateries. Bowdie's Chophouse is the date-night spot, serving steaks and seafood from a din-lit swanky interior. Rose's offers more casual dining along Reeds Lake. Patrons can enjoy handhelds, pasta and house-made potato chips on the outdoor waterside patio overlooking the marina's docked boats. Aldi and Meijer are 3 miles north along Beltline Ave. Residents with a green thumb visit Romence Gardens & Greenhouses. This family-owned store has provided unique and quality plants for the community since 1934. "We were here before the houses of the area were," says Katey Romence, the third-generation co-owner. "We also have an ice cream parlor that the locals love."
Gravity Tap House serves an assortment of tavern fare and craft brews in Michigan Oaks.
Romence Gardens showcase and supply a vast variety of plants to residents of Michigan Oaks.
Romence Gardens showcase and supply a vast variety of plants to residents of Michigan Oaks.
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Competitive athletics at the high school
Grand Rapids School District is a district of choice, meaning families can choose their educational path and attend neighborhood or themed schools. Kent Hills Elementary is where many begin learning and is rated a C-minus by Niche. Riverside Middle School also receives a C-minus, and Union High rounds out the bunch with a C. With over 17 teams and programs, the high school takes pride in its athletics department and active students.
Secluded, not far
Buses stop along Lakeside Drive, but the area is car-dependent for getting to work or running errands. Michigan Street leads 5 miles to downtown, and onramps to Interstate 196 make getting to the rest of Western Michigan simple. A Train track intersects the area, separating the homes from the industrial area. The track and the area around it are prone to flooding, given the rolling hills and dense soil of the area that is not ideal for draining. Blodgett Hospital is 2 miles southwest, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 9 miles southeast.
A sunny day helps to show off the Michigan Oaks neighborhood.
Michigan oaks is a wonderful neighborhood to live, work, and play.
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Parks in this Area
Remington Park
John Collins Park
Boating
Fishing
Lake
Hodenpyl Woods
Lake
Trails
Nature Center
Waterfront Park
Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Wilcox Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Manhattan Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Gerald R Ford International
19 min drive
Bus
Oak Industrial & Plymouth (Eb)
Bus
Lakeside & Academy (Nb)
Bus
Oak Industrial & 2201 Oak Ind. (Wb)
Bus
Lakeside & Lonsdale (Nb)
Bus
Michigan & Somerset (Wb)
Bus
Maryland & Michigan (Sb)
Bus
Lakeside & Fulton (Nb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Michigan Oaks
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Michigan Oaks, Grand Rapids sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Michigan Oaks, Grand Rapids over the last 12 months is $436,238, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,276
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,101
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,739
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
65.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
119''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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