14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area
Strong schools draw families here
2 homes for sale·Median $278K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 6.6/10
People usually picture strip-mall sprawl when they hear the name, but this stretch lands somewhere between country quiet and real convenience—close enough to grab groceries or dinner without thinking twice, far enough out that you're living on actual land. The neighborhood runs across 1,757 acres of a mix: some homes sit on corner lots pushing an acre, others nestle into quieter subdivisions where the traffic stays light and you've got room to breathe. You're looking at Cape Cods, ranches, and renovated farmhouses, a lot of them recently updated with open kitchens and maintenance-free details that suggest people here care about their place without fussing endlessly. Santer Nature Preserve is a quick 6-minute walk if you want woods close by, and there are restaurants and a grocery within steps—though the coffee run takes about 15 minutes, and downtown Grand Rapids is a solid hour away if you need the city. It's the kind of area where you get land, reasonable access to what you need on a Tuesday afternoon, and enough of a commute buffer that you feel genuinely removed.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$278K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,887/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Santer Nature Preserve
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Rogers Dam Pond
Brutus Dog Park
Cycleway from Perry Ave to 215th Ave
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Bond Ct (Big Rapids)
Walgreens
Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in 14 Mile Rd & University Dr 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 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area home (around $278,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,849 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,849/mo | $49,308 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,129/mo | $56,769 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,222/mo | $59,264 |
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
12 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$40K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$20K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,324 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 14 Mile Rd & University Dr 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
Santer Nature Preserve
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Perry Ave to 215th Ave
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area
- What do homes cost in 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area?
- The median home value in 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area is about $278,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area?
- 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area walkable?
- 14 Mile Rd & University Dr Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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