Rodney Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Rodney Area is a neighborhood, part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $135,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $135K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.4/10
Out here you're buying land and space—properties sit on acreage, sometimes two or three or five acres, with room for gardens, fire pits, decks, and yards that actually breathe. Homes tend toward ranches with finished basements, master suites tucked downstairs, and garages or pole barns for the stuff that needs storing; one recent sale even came as a fully restored Centennial Farm ready for hobby farming. The setting is genuinely rural, paved roads running through, with Woodbeck Lake half a mile away and Clear Lake Public Access an eight-minute walk, so if you want water access without the full lakeside price tag, it's right there. Grocery shopping means a four-mile drive, but Big Rapids is close enough that you're not completely removed—downtown Grand Rapids sits about 75 minutes south when you need it. This is the kind of place where a covered porch and a fire pit aren't luxuries; they're how you spend your evenings.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Clear Lake within walking distance
- Spring Lakes: 10 min drive
- Burden Lake: 13 min drive
$135K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Rodney Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$916/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Clear Lake Public Access
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clear Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pappys Bar and Grill
Clear Lake Public Access
Spring Lakes
Crime in Rodney 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Rodney Area home (around $135,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $24k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $909 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $909/mo | $24,249 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,047/mo | $27,910 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,093/mo | $29,140 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,348 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Rodney 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.
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Living in Rodney Area: the details
Is Rodney Area a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Rodney Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $135,000.
What does it cost to live in Rodney Area?
The median home value in Rodney Area is about $135,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Rodney Area
- What do homes cost in Rodney Area?
- The median home value in Rodney Area is about $135,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rodney Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Rodney 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 Rodney Area?
- Rodney Area is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Rodney Area walkable?
- Rodney Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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