2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area
Great schools with outdoor access
13 homes for sale·Median $175K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 6.6/10
The daily rhythm here centers on short walks—to the grocery, to dinner, to the transit stop—rather than drives. Hemlock Park sits practically on the doorstep, and downtown shops and restaurants line the blocks within easy reach. A handful of 1940s bungalows and older homes with original character anchor the streets, many recently updated with new roofs, windows, and fresh bathrooms. Corner lots and alleys provide off-street parking, while fenced yards offer private outdoor space.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 69 parks within 1 mile
- Mitchell Creek Park: 7 min walk
- Park on 12 Mile Rd: 8 min walk
$175K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,188/mo
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12 homes sold in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
69
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
+1 more
Hungry Howie's
Starbucks
Mitchell Creek Park
+1 more
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Townline Lake
Brutus Dog Park
Big Rapids River Trail
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St 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 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area home (around $175,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,164 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,164/mo | $31,039 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,340/mo | $35,736 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,399/mo | $37,306 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$196K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$230K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$115K
Median
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 2nd Ave & Hemlock St 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(5)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area
- What do homes cost in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area?
- The median home value in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area is about $175,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area?
- 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area walkable?
- 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.