170th Ave & Public Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $347K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.5/10
Out here, your routine revolves around land and distance rather than walkability—40-acre parcels and farmhouses define the landscape, with Horseshoe Lake sitting right at the edge of the area for those drawn to water access. The nearest restaurant is about a mile and a half away, and groceries run closer to two miles, so you're trading convenience for space and quiet; a coffee run means heading out intentionally rather than popping downstairs. Vogel Field sits just over a mile off, and the hunting and fishing opportunities scattered across the rural acreage tell you this isn't suburb territory—it's working countryside where people come to breathe room into their lives.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Clear Lake — 1.9 mi
- 4 parks within 1 mile
- Vogel Field: 7 min drive
- Linden Street Park: 7 min drive
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 2 rated schools in district
$347K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in 170th Ave & Public Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,358/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Townline Lake Public Access
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clear Lake
1.9 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
Subway
Vogel Field
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Townline Lake
Brutus Dog Park
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in 170th Ave & Public 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 & Public Rd Area home (around $347,375) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,310 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,310/mo | $61,613 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,660/mo | $70,936 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,777/mo | $74,053 |
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
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,427 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 170th Ave & Public 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.
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Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Big Rapids River Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
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📚 Libraries(2)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about 170th Ave & Public Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 170th Ave & Public Rd Area?
- The median home value in 170th Ave & Public Rd Area is about $347,375. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 170th Ave & Public Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in 170th Ave & Public Rd Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 170th Ave & Public Rd Area?
- 170th Ave & Public Rd Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 170th Ave & Public Rd Area walkable?
- 170th Ave & Public 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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