20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
Median $336K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 2.0/10
What surprises people about this stretch is how quickly rural acreage gives way to village convenience—you'll find yourself on a quiet country lot one moment and steps from a grocery or restaurant the next. The area sits on nearly 5,800 acres of land defined by spacious homes on substantial plots, barns, and the kind of breathing room that comes with genuine rural living. Woodbeck Lake borders the neighborhood, and Wheatland Township Park sits right adjacent, offering immediate outdoor access without the drive.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Halls Lake — 1.0 mi
- Broomfield Township Park: 9 min drive
- Beach at Halls Lake: 9 min drive
$336K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,283/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wheatland Township Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Halls Lake
1.0 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fate's Market
Remus Tavern
Broomfield Township Park
Halls Lake
Beach at Halls Lake
Crime in 20th Ave & 8 Mile 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 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area home (around $336,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,236 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,236/mo | $59,640 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,575/mo | $68,664 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,688/mo | $71,682 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$21K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$50K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 20th Ave & 8 Mile 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍺 Bars(1)
Remus Tavern
Bar
Frequently asked about 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area is about $336,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd 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 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area?
- 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mosaic School (2/10).
- Is 20th Ave & 8 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- 20th Ave & 8 Mile 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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