17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $535K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, your commute to town is measured in minutes rather than whether you can walk it—the nearest restaurant sits less than a mile down the road, but the real draw is land: 10-acre spreads with pole barns the size of houses, wooded acreage where deer season matters, and the kind of seclusion that comes with owning your own pond and chicken coop. The listings tell the story—custom homes on 16 acres with outbuildings designed for storing toys and firewood, updated cabins within earshot of the Middle Branch River (a Blue-Ribbon Trout Stream), and the occasional rustic full-log setup for those serious about unplugging. This isn't manicured suburban living; it's rural Michigan where a heated garage and storage shed come standard and a 48-by-32 pole barn is just Tuesday. The landscape is weighted toward wooded parcels and seasonal roads, the kind of place where "up north" isn't a destination—it's your address.
Why people love it here
$535K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,632/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Marion Public Schools
Crime in 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave 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 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area home (around $535,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,558 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,558/mo | $94,892 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,097/mo | $109,250 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,277/mo | $114,051 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$11K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$117K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave 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
3.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area
- What do homes cost in 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area?
- The median home value in 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area is about $535,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave 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 & 5th Ave Area?
- 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion High School (5/10).
- Is 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area walkable?
- 17 Mile Rd & 5th Ave Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.