85th Ave & Poplar St Area
Easy outdoor access
2 homes for sale·Median $182K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
The Mecosta riverfront runs right through here, and you can fish from your back yard while standing in your kitchen—which tells you everything about how close water and home life are stitched together. Properties sprawl across 2,469 acres of mixed woodland and open land, where deer and wild turkey wander through stands of oak and pine, and 18-acre parcels aren't unusual if you want genuine distance between yourself and the next mailbox. Brower Park sits adjacent, and Woodbeck Lake is practically at the property line. A grocery store is steps away, with another within a couple of miles, while restaurants require a short drive of about 1.2 miles. Homes here run from tiny houses under 500 square feet meant for downsizing to sprawling chalet-style builds with geo-thermal systems and cathedral ceilings, from fixer-uppers waiting for vision to move-in-ready single-floors built just a few years back. The whole stretch feels less like a neighborhood and more like a collection of small rural holds where the river, the land, and enough elbow room matter more than being close to anywhere else.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- School Section Lake — 0.5 mi
- Cycleway from 80th Ave to Franklin St: 9 min drive
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min drive
Mecosta Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Chippewa Hills
- 1 rated school in district
$182K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 85th Ave & Poplar St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,236/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brower Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
School Section Lake
0.5 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Woody's Grocery and More
Brower Park
Blue Lake
+1 more
Beach at School Section Lake
Crime in 85th Ave & Poplar 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 85th Ave & Poplar St Area home (around $182,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,211 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,211/mo | $32,281 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,394/mo | $37,165 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,455/mo | $38,799 |
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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,413 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 85th Ave & Poplar 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(2)
Woody's Grocery and More
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Gregory's Grill
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(1)
Saint Michael School
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about 85th Ave & Poplar St Area
- What do homes cost in 85th Ave & Poplar St Area?
- The median home value in 85th Ave & Poplar St Area is about $182,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 85th Ave & Poplar St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in 85th Ave & Poplar St Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 85th Ave & Poplar St Area?
- 85th Ave & Poplar St Area is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
- Is 85th Ave & Poplar St Area walkable?
- 85th Ave & Poplar St Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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