Real Estate Sales and Investment Specialists – Phone: 616.531.1843
Real Estate Sales and Investment Specialists – Phone: 616.531.1843
Grandville is a great family oriented community. There are some great houses for sale in Grandville, Michigan. Grandville is a great place to buy a house whether you are a firt time buyer, or looking to move up to a larger house. There is such a range of properties for sale in Grandville, there seems to be something for just about anyone. Let’s look at a little background information and some statistics on Grandville, and then discuss in more detail buying real estate in Grandville, Michigan.
Grandville is located in Kent County in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area of West Michigan. The city, founded in 1933, is named after the Grand River which runs through it. The population of the community is just over 16,000. The city is well known for its many schools, churches, and the downtown business area.
Grandville exceeds all national averages in education attainment with 99% of children ages 3-18 being enrolled in school. 84% of the community age 25 and over are high school graduates, 22% have a bachelor’s degree or higher, with 7% of the population having received a master’s or doctorate degree. 21% of the student population in Grandville is college students attending one of the many great Grand Rapids based universities.
Some major sites of interest in Grandville are the Rivertown Crossings Mall, which is the largest shopping center in the Grand Rapids area. As well as Mars Hill Bible Church, led by Pastor Rob Bell is a globally recognized mega-church.
When it comes to crime, Grandville is one of the safest communities in the Grand Rapids area. It enjoys one of the lowest violent crime rates of .26% with an average of 0 homicide’s annually. The Grandville police force has 28 full time officers.
The median income for a household in the city is $47,570 and the median income for a family was $55,047. Only about 3.2% of families are under the poverty line.
The median value of homes in Grandville is $120,000. There are a total of 6,279 homes in the community. 70% of the homes are owner occupied. 30% are rental/investment properties.
There are currently 145 single family homes for sale in Grandville according the the local MLS listings from the Grand Rapids association of Realtors, with prices ranging from $59,900-$730,000. There are only 6 multi-unit properties available in the community at this time, along with only 3 foreclosures available in Grandville.
Now is a great time to buy a house in Grandville, Michigan. The prices are lower than they have been for quite some time, yet Grandville has seemed to hold it’s property values better than many of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Whether you are a first time buyer, or looking to sell you current house and buy a new house in Grandville, now is a great time to get started. Our Realtors can help you buy your dream house in Grandville, Michigan. If you are ready to start looking, or just want some information on where to get started, be sure to call our real estate office.
