14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $55K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here, the defining sight is wooded acreage—ten-acre parcels dotted with cabins, mobile homes, and hunting camps tucked into hardwood stands, many of them original 1970s builds that have been updated with additions, sunrooms, and custom work over the decades. The area sits between Cadillac and Clare, close enough to the Muskegon River and Middle Branch for tubing and kayaking, and practically on the doorstep of thousands of acres of state land—which means hunting season isn't just a season, it's the whole reason some people live here. Utility buildings and barns dot the properties; hand pump wells and wood sheds are standard issue. Amenities are minimal by design: there's a restaurant steps away, and Sherman Section 12 Hunt Club is about four miles out. This is rural Michigan at its most straightforward—space, woods, water access, and the kind of quiet that comes from knowing your nearest neighbor is a quarter-mile down a private road.
Why people love it here
$55K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$373/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Marion Public Schools
Crime in 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area home (around $55,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $10k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $366 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $366/mo | $9,755 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $421/mo | $11,231 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $440/mo | $11,725 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$55K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,283 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Amigo Hunting Club
4.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(1)
Amigo Hunting Club
Frequently asked about 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area
- What do homes cost in 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area?
- The median home value in 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area is about $55,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave 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 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area?
- 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion Elementary School (6/10).
- Is 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area walkable?
- 14 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.