56th St Area
Room to spread out, great value
7 homes for sale·Median $287K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
This is where Grand Rapids goes to disappear—in the best possible way. With nearly five-acre lots as the norm and wooded parcels backing up to county land, you're not just buying a house here, you're claiming your own piece of Michigan wilderness while staying connected to the city. The sound you'll hear most often isn't traffic or neighbors, but wind through the trees and the occasional wildlife call that reminds you how far removed this place feels from suburban living.
Why people love it here
16.3 acre avg lots
- 640 homes
$287K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in 56th St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,945/mo
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11 homes sold in 56th St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$287K
11 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
City Square
3.5 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Fennville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hutchinson Garden
Playground in Leland's Add
Ely Lake
+1 more
Northwest Trail
Fennville Library
Crime in 56th 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 56th St Area home (around $286,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,906 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,906/mo | $50,816 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,194/mo | $58,505 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,290/mo | $61,076 |
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
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$206K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$220K
Per listing
Who actually lends in 56th St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Clyde Township
Source: clydetownship.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,352 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Clyde · Source: clydetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for 56th 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
City Square
3.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 56th St Area
- What do homes cost in 56th St Area?
- The median home value in 56th St Area is about $286,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 56th St Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in 56th St Area right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 56th St Area?
- 56th St Area is served by Fennville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fennville Elementary School (6/10).
- Is 56th St Area walkable?
- 56th St Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
