16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $135K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, your morning coffee might come with a view of hardwood and poplar trees stretching across your own acreage—five, eight, fourteen acres if you want them—and the nearest restaurant is just steps away, which means you're never truly isolated even when surrounded by woods. The roads roll through a landscape of mature timber and open fields, where hunting camps and year-round homes sit side by side, some freshly remodeled with geothermal systems and cathedral ceilings, others still rough-hewn and purposeful. Land is the currency here: wells and septic systems mean real independence, and a short drive gets you to Pretty Lake Boating Access Site for water recreation. What makes daily life different is the combination—enough acreage to breathe, enough proximity to amenities to skip the long hauls, enough rural character to feel like you're genuinely away from it all without actually being stranded. It's the kind of place where you can build a dream home, resurrect a hunting camp, or just disappear into the trees after work, knowing civilization hasn't vanished entirely.
Why people love it here
$135K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$916/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Marion Public Schools
Crime in 16 Mile Rd & M 61 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 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area home (around $135,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $24k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $898 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $898/mo | $23,945 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,034/mo | $27,568 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,079/mo | $28,779 |
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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,211 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 16 Mile Rd & M 61 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
Marion Mill Pond
4.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area
- What do homes cost in 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area?
- The median home value in 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area is about $135,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 16 Mile Rd & M 61 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 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area?
- 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion Elementary School (6/10).
- Is 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area walkable?
- 16 Mile Rd & M 61 Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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