15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
2 homes for sale·Median $2.2M·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here you're looking at genuine country living—acreage, woods, quiet roads, and the kind of space where a hobby farm or hunting property makes sense. This stretch sits about 90 minutes from downtown, which means you're trading commute for land; most homes sit on multiple acres with detached garages, sheds, and room to breathe, and M-66 runs nearby for reasonably quick access when you need it. Woodbeck Lake is right there, and Bundy Hill Preserve is just over two miles away if you want a managed outdoor option beyond your own property. Groceries and dining are a 3-mile drive, so you'll want a car and the willingness to plan ahead—this isn't a strip-and-pop kind of place, it's where you settle in and know your nearest neighbors by name because they're actually neighbors. The land is rolling and heavily wooded, the kind of terrain that hunters and people serious about rural life gravitate toward, and you'll find everything from unfinished basements ready for sweat equity to move-in-ready ranch homes with full systems already in place.
Why people love it here
$2.2M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$15,071/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grassy Lake
+1 more
Crime in 15th Ave & Garfield 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 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area home (around $2,220,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $394k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $14,766 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $14,766/mo | $393,756 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $17,000/mo | $453,336 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $17,747/mo | $473,259 |
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,367 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 15th Ave & Garfield 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
Bundy Hill Preserve
3.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍺 Bars(1)
Remus Tavern
Bar
🏫 Schools(1)
Remus Elementary School
School
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area?
- The median home value in 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area is about $2,220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in 15th Ave & Garfield 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 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area?
- 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Chippewa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area walkable?
- 15th Ave & Garfield Rd Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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