7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $332K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here you're looking at genuine country living—acreage, quiet roads, and space that actually breathes. The area centers on rolling land with properties ranging from a few acres to sprawling estates, many with ponds, wooded sections ideal for hunting, and the kind of privacy that comes from a dead-end road and one or two neighbors. Stone fireplaces, custom kitchens, and main-floor living show up across homes built with an eye toward taking in views and the outdoors; log construction and metal roofs aren't uncommon. Lake Michigan sits less than a mile away, and a park about 1.3 miles down the road gives you quick access if you need it, though most folks out here are content to stay put on their own land. The nearest restaurants and coffee shops run roughly a mile or two, which reinforces the draw—you're choosing solitude and self-sufficiency over walking distance to town. It's a place where hunting seasons matter, where a spring-fed pond or workshop matters, and where the point is owning enough earth to call completely your own.
Why people love it here
$332K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,254/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Reed City Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Reed City Brewing Company
Westerburg Park
Lincoln Lake
Spring Valley Golf Course
Crime in 7 Mile Rd & 8 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area home (around $332,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,208 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,208/mo | $58,886 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,542/mo | $67,796 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,654/mo | $70,776 |
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 7 Mile Rd & 8 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
Linear Park
2.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
H&D Chuckwagon
Restaurant
China King
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
The Bridge Coffee Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area is about $332,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area?
- 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is 7 Mile Rd & 8 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- 7 Mile Rd & 8 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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