230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area
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1 home for sale·Median $480K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here, wooded lots and open acreage define the landscape—you'll find homes on anywhere from a few acres to 50-acre spreads, with trails winding through the trees and room for horses, gardens, or whatever you want to build around. It's country living that doesn't feel remote: a grocery store is within a three-minute walk, and a restaurant is practically on your doorstep, so you're not sacrificing convenience for space. Clay Cliffs Nature Area sits about a mile and a half away if you want to stretch your legs, and Horseshoe Lake is just over a mile out. Downtown Grand Rapids runs about an hour's drive, which keeps the area far enough from the city rush but close enough that you're not completely cut off.
Why people love it here
Brookside Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.7 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 3 rated schools in district
$480K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,259/mo
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3 homes sold in 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 8/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Mud Lake
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in 230th Ave & 17 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 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area home (around $480,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,193 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,193/mo | $85,136 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,676/mo | $98,018 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,837/mo | $102,326 |
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
$20K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$75K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 230th Ave & 17 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Clay Cliffs Nature Area
2.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Perry Ave to 215th Ave
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area is about $480,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area?
- 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brookside Elementary School (8/10).
- Is 230th Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- 230th Ave & 17 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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