17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $160K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
You're driving through a spread of rural acreage where a mile or two feels like actual distance—the kind of place where a paved road and a decent-sized lot are the baseline, not the exception. Woodbeck Lake sits right here, and Pretty Lake Boating Access Site is close enough for a weekend morning. The commute to downtown runs long, just under two hours, which is precisely the point: you've bought yourself breathing room instead of proximity. Properties tend toward hobby farms and multi-acre homesteads with room for a pole barn, a spring-fed pond, or both—land that actually *does* something rather than just sits. It's Mecosta County countryside, which means wooded parcels with creeks, farmhouses with genuine bones, and the kind of quiet that comes from having neighbors measured in acres rather than feet. Not for everyone, and that's the whole idea.
Why people love it here
$160K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in 17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,086/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Moiles Lake
Crime in 17 Mile Rd & Taft 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 & Taft Rd Area home (around $159,950) 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 $1,064 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,064/mo | $28,370 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,225/mo | $32,663 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,279/mo | $34,098 |
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
$6K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$185K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 17 Mile Rd & Taft 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
East River Park
3.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area?
- The median home value in 17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area is about $159,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve 17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area?
- 17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
- Is 17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area walkable?
- 17 Mile Rd & Taft Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.