Altona
Surrounded by nature
Median $425K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 5.4/10
When you roll in on the gravel roads that thread through here, you feel the shift immediately—the landscape opens up, trees recede, and the sense of space takes over. This is agricultural country, with acreage and room to breathe, scattered between the small town proper and the rolling terrain that connects toward Big Rapids and Lakeview. The area draws people looking for land, quiet projects, and the kind of place where a workshop or pole barn isn't unusual—it's expected. You'll find new construction alongside older homes ready for renovation, custom builds tucked into developments like Tullymore, and raw property waiting for someone's vision. It's the kind of stretch where you can own enough ground to actually do something with it, and where the closest shopping, schools, and services are a short drive but far enough away that you're genuinely removed from the daily rush.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- West Canadian Lake — 0.5 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Altona Riverside Park: 6 min walk
- Kitt Lake: 9 min drive
$425K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Altona
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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11 homes sold in Altona this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Altona Riverside Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
West Canadian Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Altona Riverside Park
Kitt Lake
Unnamed beach
Crime in Altona 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 Altona home (around $425,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,827 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,827/mo | $75,381 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,255/mo | $86,787 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,398/mo | $90,601 |
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
18 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$37K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$90K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Hinton Township
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Consumers Energy · ~14.0¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressMorton Township Fire and Rescue (partial) / county mutual aid
Morton Twp FD provides medical to portions of Hinton; fire via nearest department/mutual aid.
Services for Hinton · Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Altona 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.
Frequently asked about Altona
- What do homes cost in Altona?
- The median home value in Altona is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Altona housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Altona right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Altona?
- Altona is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Altona walkable?
- Altona scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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