15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $203K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 7.3/10
The first thing you notice out here is the land—acreage that actually means something, five to ten acres per property, the kind of space where you can breathe and nobody's looking in your windows. Ranch homes dominate, most completely remodeled in the last decade: fresh kitchens, updated bathrooms, open floor plans that feel nothing like the cramped originals, pole barns and garages for workshop space or storage that city people didn't know they needed. Horseshoe Lake sits just over a mile away for the occasional fishing trip, and High Banks Park is close enough for a short walk if the weather's right. The grocery and a few restaurants are under a mile down the road, so you're not completely isolated—just far enough out that the rush feels optional. This is country-living ranch territory, the kind of place where a remodeled home on five acres feels like an actual escape rather than a compromise.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.3 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 4 rated schools in district
$203K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,378/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 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
Red Fox Market
Subway
Vogel Field
+1 more
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Clear Lake
Brutus Dog Park
White Pine Trail
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in 15 Mile Rd & Millpond 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 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area home (around $203,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,350 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,350/mo | $36,006 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,555/mo | $41,454 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,623/mo | $43,275 |
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.
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 15 Mile Rd & Millpond 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
High Banks Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
The Rock
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Ttowa Sushi
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area?
- The median home value in 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area is about $203,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd 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 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area?
- 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area walkable?
- 15 Mile Rd & Millpond Rd Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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