230th Ave & Polk Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
2 homes for sale·Median $633K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 4.7/10
Out here, water access isn't an afterthought—it's woven into the lot lines. Properties regularly come with dock privileges on the Muskegon River or Hardy Pond, and a few even include private boat slips; one recent sale featured a pull-through snowmobile barn and chicken coop on 4-plus acres, the kind of setup that signals serious land, not suburban cramping. This stretch sits about 5 to 10 minutes from the expressway, close enough to Grand Rapids for a real commute without feeling tethered to it, and Cordes Lake lies less than a mile away if you want easier shoreline access. Two parks within a mile round out the outdoor offering, making this a place where acreage, privacy, and water converge without requiring a two-hour drive.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Davis Bridge Park: 5 min drive
- The Dragon Trail - Segment #7: 6 min drive
$633K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,294/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based 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
Davis Bridge Park
Playground on Newcosta Ave
Lee Lake
Beach on Newcosta Ave
The Dragon Trail - Segment #7
Crime in 230th Ave & Polk 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 & Polk Rd Area home (around $632,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $112k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,207 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,207/mo | $112,185 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,843/mo | $129,160 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,056/mo | $134,836 |
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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$59K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$90K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,409 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 230th Ave & Polk 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.
Frequently asked about 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area?
- The median home value in 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area is about $632,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in 230th Ave & Polk 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 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area?
- 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
- Is 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area walkable?
- 230th Ave & Polk Rd Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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