Morley Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Morley Area is a neighborhood, part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $265,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $265K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
Out here, your commute doesn't mean fighting downtown traffic every morning—US 131 is about two miles away, which makes getting to work feel less like an obligation and more like you actually live somewhere. The landscape itself does most of the talking: wooded lots running anywhere from under an acre to well over ten, creek frontage if you're lucky, the kind of space where a pole barn or detached garage isn't a luxury but just part of the plan. You're close enough to Morley for a quick errand—gas stations, a restaurant or two, the boat launch and trails—but far enough out that the roads stay low-traffic and quiet, and when you step outside, you're looking at oak and pine instead of neighbors' windows. Horseshoe Lake sits right there, less than a tenth of a mile away, and the Rails to Trails system runs through the area for anyone who bikes or snowmobiles. The real draw, though, is that you get actual acreage and actual solitude without being completely cut off.
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Why people love it here
$265K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Morley Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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5 homes sold in Morley Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$265K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Burley Park
5.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,175 – $1,375 · estimated range
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
Morley Pond
White Pine Trail
Crime in Morley 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 Morley Area home (around $265,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,785 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,785/mo | $47,599 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,054/mo | $54,786 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,145/mo | $57,201 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$194K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,442 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Morley 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
Burley Park
5.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Morley Area: the details
Is Morley Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Morley Area is like. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $265,000.
What does it cost to live in Morley Area?
The median home value in Morley Area is about $265,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Morley Area
- What do homes cost in Morley Area?
- The median home value in Morley Area is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Morley Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Morley Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Morley Area?
- Morley Area is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
- Is Morley Area walkable?
- Morley Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.