17 Mile Rd & Wilson Rd Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $167K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.6/10
Early morning, when the mist lifts off Woodbeck Lake just a stone's throw away, this stretch shows its best self—rural quiet broken only by the sound of gravel and the occasional truck rolling past on paved roads. Houses sit generous and spread out across acreage, many with their own private ponds, workshops, and enough land to actually breathe. You'll find stick-built ranches and updated homes tucked into the landscape, the kind of places where a full basement and outbuildings come standard, not as afterthoughts.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 8.0 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$167K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in 17 Mile Rd & Wilson Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,134/mo
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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
Pappys Bar and Grill
Cook Lake
Crime in 17 Mile Rd & Wilson 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 & Wilson Rd Area home (around $167,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $30k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,111 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,111/mo | $29,620 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,279/mo | $34,102 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,335/mo | $35,601 |
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 17 Mile Rd & Wilson 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
Chippewa Township Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 17 Mile Rd & Wilson Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 17 Mile Rd & Wilson Rd Area?
- The median home value in 17 Mile Rd & Wilson Rd Area is about $167,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve 17 Mile Rd & Wilson Rd Area?
- 17 Mile Rd & Wilson Rd Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 17 Mile Rd & Wilson Rd Area walkable?
- 17 Mile Rd & Wilson 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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