Grant Center Area
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
Grant Center Area is a neighborhood, part of Big Rapids Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $335,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $335K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 6.6/10
Early morning light across rolling hills and open countryside makes this stretch shine—that's when you notice the space, the quiet expanses, and why people choose land out here. You're looking at genuine acreage: properties sit on 3-plus-acre lots, some backing up to state forest, with room for a pole barn, a long driveway, and real separation from neighbors. Water access is part of the draw; Woodbeck Lake is right at the edge, and Burgess Lake sits nearby with deeded access from select homes. The trade-off is rural—your nearest grocery is about 4 miles down the road, and you're nearly 90 minutes from downtown—but that's the whole point. The landscape here is working land: rolling hills, woods, orchards scattered across the area. A handful of recent builds show people are investing in modern homes on these lots, fresh finishes in country settings. This is where you go when you want acreage, trees, and air between you and the next driveway.
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Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.7 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$335K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grant Center Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,274/mo
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3 homes sold in Grant Center Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
Haymarsh Lakes
Crime in Grant Center 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 Grant Center Area home (around $335,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,256 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,256/mo | $60,172 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,597/mo | $69,257 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,712/mo | $72,311 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Grant Center 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
Hillview Lake Public Access
2.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Grant Center Area: the details
Is Grant Center Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Grant Center Area is like. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Big Rapids Public Schools. The going price is around $335,000.
What does it cost to live in Grant Center Area?
The median home value in Grant Center Area is about $335,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 3 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Grant Center Area
- What do homes cost in Grant Center Area?
- The median home value in Grant Center Area is about $335,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grant Center Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Grant Center Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grant Center Area?
- Grant Center Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Grant Center Area walkable?
- Grant Center Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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