8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $160K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here you've got room to breathe—the acreage speaks for itself, with properties sitting on anywhere from a few acres to fifty-plus, many backed up to the Hersey River or tucked into the woods where the main view is trees. Homes tend toward ranch and farmhouse styles, and the ones that move tend to feature river frontage, pole barns, and that kind of setup where you can actually *do* something with the land—keep horses, run a garden, set up a workshop. It's genuinely rural, the kind of stretch where a paved county road is the main artery and privacy isn't something you're paying extra for, it's just how things are laid out. Lake Michigan sits about a mile and a half away if you want it, and Hungerford Lake Recreation Area is a couple miles down the road, but the real draw here is the space itself—land that doesn't feel crowded, river access for folks who want it, and enough distance between neighbors that you're not hearing much beyond your own property.
Why people love it here
$160K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area
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$1,088/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
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Crime in 8 Mile Rd & Orono 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 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area home (around $160,200) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $28k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,066 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,066/mo | $28,414 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,227/mo | $32,714 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,281/mo | $34,151 |
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
Typical Land Value
$14K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$72K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,344 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 8 Mile Rd & Orono 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
Unnamed park
3.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
The Bridge Coffee Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Pere Marquette State Trail connector
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area?
- The median home value in 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area is about $160,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 8 Mile Rd & Orono 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 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area?
- 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is 8 Mile Rd & Orono Rd Area walkable?
- 8 Mile Rd & Orono 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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