220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $318K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
Early morning out here, when the forest air still holds a chill and the acreage stretches quiet beneath tall pines, is when this stretch shows what it's really about—land, space, and the kind of privacy that takes actual distance to find. Properties sit on anywhere from a couple acres to well over 40, many bordering or surrounded by Manistee National Forest, which means your nearest neighbor might be acres away and your actual backyard could adjoin state land. Road access is straightforward via US 131, just a few miles south, making the commute to Big Rapids or Cedar Springs entirely reasonable despite the rural setting. Cordes Lake lies less than a mile off, and Newaygo State Park sits about 1.8 miles away for anyone who wants outdoor recreation without leaving the immediate area. The nearest restaurant is a short drive at 3 miles, which fits the character—most people out here are settling in for the long view, with room for livestock, outbuildings, storage, and the kind of quiet that only comes when your nearest development is genuinely distant.
Why people love it here
$318K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,155/mo
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See what your home is worthBased 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
Brady Lake
Beach in Forwood Pines Area
Rosy Run Trail
Crime in 220th Ave & Jefferson 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 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area home (around $317,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,112 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,112/mo | $56,314 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,431/mo | $64,835 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,538/mo | $67,685 |
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.
Solar potential
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 220th Ave & Jefferson 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Newaygo State Park
4.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area?
- The median home value in 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area is about $317,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area?
- 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
- Is 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd Area walkable?
- 220th Ave & Jefferson Rd 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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