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Neighborhood7666.1 acres

Pogy Area

Highly rated schools nearby

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Pogy Area is a neighborhood, part of Big Rapids Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $252,000.

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Median $252K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.2/10

🏙️59 mito Downtown GR(~1h 59m drive)
🏞️67 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 13m drive)

Early evening when the sun catches the fields just right is when this stretch of West Michigan shows its hand—long rural roads, acreage that actually means something, and homes built to last on properties where you can breathe. The listings here tell the story: farmhouses from the 1940s with new roofs and finished basements, five-acre parcels with pole barns and hobby farm setups, ranch homes on paved roads with room to expand and genuine land underneath. Woodbeck Lake sits at the edge of the area, and Clear Lake Public Access is about three miles away for when you want the water without the constant view.

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Why people love it here

🎓Schools
100

Riverview Elementary School

  • Elementary — 8.4 mi away
  • Big Rapids
  • 3 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$252K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Pogy Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,711/mo

$
$50,400
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,30876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

6.2
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 10/10

School District: Big Rapids Public Schools

10Riverview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 421 students · 19:1 · 8.4 mi
8Brookside Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 417 students · 19:1 · 8.9 mi
5Big Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 646 students · 21:1 · 8.1 mi
5Reed City High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 437 students · 20:1 · 9.2 mi
3Evart High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 281 students · 15:1 · 9.1 mi

Walkability

0.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Haymarsh Lakes

14 mindrive
Featherbed Marsh
8 mindrive
Elm Lake
8 mindrive
Blodgett Lake
13 mindrive

Crime in Pogy 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 Pogy Area home (around $252,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,697 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,697/mo$45,264
10% (+PMI)$1,954/mo$52,098
5% (+PMI)$2,040/mo$54,395

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.

Full Pogy Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Land for sale

Listings

1 parcel

Active / pending

Median Price

$40K

Per listing

Solar potential

~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Pogy 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

Haymarsh Lake State Game Area

3.3 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

🌳 Parks(3)

Haymarsh Lake State Game Area

3.3 mimap

Chippewa Lake Boating Access Site

4.4 mimap

Chippewa Township Park

4.8 mimap
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Living in Pogy Area: the details

Is Pogy Area a good place to live?

Here is what the numbers say about Pogy Area as a place to live. When it comes to errands, 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. Homes here typically sell for around $252,000.

What does it cost to live in Pogy Area?

Homes in Pogy Area sell for a median of about $252,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Pogy Area

What do homes cost in Pogy Area?
The median home value in Pogy Area is about $252,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Pogy Area housing market?
no homes are listed in Pogy Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Pogy Area?
Pogy Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
Is Pogy Area walkable?
Pogy Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Pogy Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,711/mo

$
$50,400
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,30876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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