17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
5 homes for sale·Median $159K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.6/10
Late-afternoon light hits the farmland out here in a way that turns everything golden, and that's when you realize why people choose to put down roots on acreage a few miles east of town. Properties run anywhere from a couple acres to sprawling parcels—some with barns, workshops, and room enough for serious garden space or a few fruit trees—all sitting on paved roads that make getting around straightforward. A restaurant is about three miles away when you want to eat out, and the grocery store is just over three miles further, which feels close enough when you're living on land where you can actually breathe. Woodbeck Lake sits right at the edge of the area, and Clear Lake Public Access is under two miles down the road for anyone who wants to get on the water. The landscape here mixes high ground suitable for building with lower terrain that draws wildlife, and homes tend to be thoughtfully updated farmhouses and ranches with character—the kind of places where a recent renovation might mean new appliances and a fresh furnace, or where an older property on substantial land represents genuine potential.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Clear Lake — 1.5 mi
- 4 parks within 1 mile
- Hillsview Lake: 13 min walk
- Anderson Lake: 12 min bike
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.3 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$159K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,079/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillview Lake Public Access
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clear Lake
1.5 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hillsview Lake
Crime in 17 Mile Rd & 18 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 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area home (around $159,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $28k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,058 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,058/mo | $28,201 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,218/mo | $32,469 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,271/mo | $33,896 |
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 17 Mile Rd & 18 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.
Frequently asked about 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area is about $159,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile 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 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area?
- 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- 17 Mile Rd & 18 Mile Rd Area scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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