70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $520K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
What might surprise you about this stretch is how much land and solitude you get while staying within a mile of town amenities—the area sprawls across nearly 3,700 acres of properties ranging from a couple to double-digit acreage, with Woodbeck Lake less than half a mile away and river access just a short drive. Most homes sit on acreage substantial enough for outbuildings, workshops, or whatever blank-canvas projects you've been thinking about, and the roads here are paved and maintained despite the rural feel. You're close enough to restaurants and services that you won't spend your whole evening driving, yet far enough out that your nearest neighbor isn't counting your kitchen lights; state land and hunting opportunities border the area, and the Muskegon River runs through nearby. The properties themselves tend toward ranch layouts and open floor plans, often with room to expand or reconfigure—the kind of place where you buy potential as much as you buy a house.
Why people love it here
$520K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,530/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Crime in 70th Ave & Sylvan 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 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area home (around $520,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $92k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,459 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,459/mo | $92,231 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,982/mo | $106,187 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,157/mo | $110,853 |
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
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 70th Ave & Sylvan 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
City Park
2.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area?
- The median home value in 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area is about $520,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area?
- 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
- Is 70th Ave & Sylvan Rd Area walkable?
- 70th Ave & Sylvan 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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