2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area
Wide open spaces
Median $253K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
This is where Grand Rapids gives way to something quieter — 10-acre lots tucked into thick woods where your nearest neighbor might be a quarter-mile away. The properties here feel more like private retreats than suburban homes, with hundreds of feet of road frontage and enough trees to make you forget you're still in Kent County. Many of the places started as hunting cabins or weekend getaways that owners eventually turned into year-round homes, giving the area this wonderfully unhurried, off-the-grid vibe even though you're not actually that far from civilization.
Why people love it here
20.4 acre avg lots
- 125 homes
$253K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,719/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$253K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: White Cloud Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Shamrock
Park in Village Of Morgan Area
Mudget Lake
Beach in Van Auken's White River No.2 Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area home (around $253,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,684 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,684/mo | $44,918 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,939/mo | $51,715 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,025/mo | $53,988 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Wilcox Township (Newaygo County)
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,390 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Coop rate book lists Wilcox Twp in its Newaygo territory
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Wilcox · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 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
Unnamed park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area
- What do homes cost in 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area?
- The median home value in 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area is about $253,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area?
- 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is White Cloud Elementary School (5/10).
- Is 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area walkable?
- 2 Mile Rd & Federal Forest Road 9646 Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.