155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $225K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
You pull down a quiet road lined with tall pines, the asphalt stretching ahead through open country—this is the kind of place where a long driveway signals arrival, not a commute. Out here, properties sprawl across acres, some with pole barns and detached garages that hint at serious space to work and store. Many homes sit on wooded lots or cleared parcels, the kind of setting where wildlife viewing is part of daily life, and hunting seasons draw people back year after year. Remodeled farmhouses and ranch homes dot the landscape, some recently rebuilt down to the studs, others carrying that rural character with metal roofs and open floor plans designed for people who want room to breathe. You're positioned between two small towns, far enough out to feel genuinely remote, close enough that a restaurant or Linden Street Park is only about a mile or two away when you need it. This stretch trades walkable convenience for the kind of quiet that comes with real land.
Why people love it here
$225K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,524/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Reed City Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pere Marquette State Trail
Spring Valley Golf Course
Crime in 155th Ave & Benzing 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area home (around $224,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,493 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,493/mo | $39,819 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,719/mo | $45,844 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,795/mo | $47,859 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,251 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 155th Ave & Benzing 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
Unnamed park
3.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area?
- The median home value in 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area is about $224,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area?
- 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area walkable?
- 155th Ave & Benzing Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.