165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $240K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.5/10
Out here, the defining feature is space—homes sit on acre-plus lots, many with wooded backdrops, offering the kind of breathing room you just can't find closer in. It's rural Michigan at its best: paved roads connecting farmhouses and ranch homes that feel genuinely removed from congestion, yet Big Rapids is only a few miles away when you need it. Most properties come with outbuildings or workshop space, and the lots are generous enough that landscaping feels intentional rather than cramped. Horseshoe Lake lies less than a mile off, and Clear Lake Public Access is under a mile away if you're looking for water access without the overhead. A grocery run takes about twenty minutes, and a restaurant meal is roughly the same—short enough that rural living doesn't mean sacrifice, just fewer interruptions. The neighborhood has that particular appeal of land-rich properties where you're maintaining acreage, not fighting a postage stamp, and where a detached garage or pole barn isn't a luxury—it's standard.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.5 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 2 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Clear Lake — 0.6 mi
- Clear Lake Public Access: 6 min drive
- Clear Lake: 6 min drive
$240K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Clear Lake Public Access
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clear Lake
0.6 mi
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
Pappys Bar and Grill
Clear Lake Public Access
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Clear Lake
+1 more
Brutus Dog Park
White Pine Trail
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in 165th Ave & 16 Mile 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 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area home (around $240,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,596 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,596/mo | $42,568 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,838/mo | $49,009 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,919/mo | $51,163 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$30K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,406 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 165th Ave & 16 Mile 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.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+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 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area?
- 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- 165th Ave & 16 Mile Rd 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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