140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
6 homes for sale·Median $307K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.6/10
The road in opens onto wooded lots and gentle rolling terrain where mature trees form a thick canopy overhead—you're immediately aware of how much land surrounds you out here. This stretch sits roughly an hour's drive from downtown, deep in a region where private homes are spaced widely apart and state land abuts many properties, offering substantial acreage and seclusion without feeling entirely cut off. Lake access and outdoor recreation anchor the area; Woodbeck Lake lies right at the boundary, while Lost Canyon Lake Park and the Dragon Trail—a 40-plus-mile network for hiking and biking—sit nearby for year-round use. Groceries and dining are about two miles away, a small trade-off for the room and privacy the neighborhood provides.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- West Canadian Lake — 0.9 mi
- Burden Lake: 16 min drive
- Spring Lakes: 17 min drive
$307K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,081/mo
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14 homes sold in 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Mecosta Public Access
3.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
West Canadian Lake
0.9 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 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
Hixson's Family Market
Lake of the Clouds
Beach at Canadian Lakes
Crime in 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd 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 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area home (around $306,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,039 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,039/mo | $54,363 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,347/mo | $62,589 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,450/mo | $65,340 |
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
13 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$40K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$4K
Per listing
Who actually lends in 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,305 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd 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.
Frequently asked about 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area?
- The median home value in 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area is about $306,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area?
- 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
- Is 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area walkable?
- 140th Ave & Mecosta Lake Rd Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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