170th Ave & Polk Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $258K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
Out here, acreage is the whole point. You're looking at properties running anywhere from a couple wooded acres to 30, 40, even 50 acres—the kind of land where you can actually breathe. Most homes are ranch or Cape Cod styles on paved roads, a short drive from US 131, which means Big Rapids is minutes away when you need it. The real estate moves because people come for the space: woods thick enough for real trails, open meadows, the occasional pond. Decks overlook back acreage instead of neighbor windows. You'll find a restaurant about a mile down the road if you're not cooking at home, and Rogers Dam Pond Public Access sits roughly 3.5 miles out for when the water calls. It's not a neighborhood where you bump into people on the sidewalk—it's the kind of place you choose because you've lived in enough towns already and finally figured out what you actually want.
Why people love it here
$258K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,748/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
West Canadian Lake
Beach at West Canadian Lake
White Pine Trail
Crime in 170th Ave & Polk 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 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area home (around $257,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,713 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,713/mo | $45,672 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,972/mo | $52,583 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,059/mo | $54,894 |
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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,324 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 170th Ave & Polk 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
Rogers Dam Pond Public Access
4.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area?
- The median home value in 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area is about $257,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 170th Ave & Polk 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 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area?
- 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
- Is 170th Ave & Polk Rd Area walkable?
- 170th Ave & Polk 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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