Hudsonville: Town of Hidden Surprises and Tasty Treats!

If you are looking to settle someplace close to Grand Rapids without all the big city noise and hustle, Hudsonville may be the perfect community for you. Whether you're looking to settle down and start a family or simply purchase a small starter home within a reasonable commute of Grand Rapids, Hudsonville has lots to offer. Although it was originally a farming town whose residents turned the Tamarack Swamp into “Michigan's Salad Bowl,” Hudsonville has grown up since it was founded and now offers more than just fertile farming fields, including a famous brand of ice cream which shares the town's name.

In addition to major plans to renovate and update the downtown area, Hudsonville has well-maintained streets and houses throughout the town and its outlying areas. Many of these hidden gems are affordable and still luxurious, a combination that is rare in one of the strongest real estate markets in the state. There's plenty to do outside, too. Hudsonville's Nature Center is a sprawling 76-acre preserve that local residents treasure, as well as five parks that offer everything from baseball diamonds and playground equipment to Frisbee golf. The city is also home to public schools that are rated above both the national and state average and a plethora of private schools as well, making this community a great place to own a home and raise a family!