Ashland
Solid value in a growing area
Median $239K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 5.7/10
Out here in West Michigan, this rural stretch sits roughly 30 minutes southeast of Grand Rapids, surrounded by the kind of land that actually gives you room to breathe—two to eight acres of it, often thick with mature trees that make privacy feel less like a luxury and more like the default. Ranch homes dominate the landscape, many updated within the last few years with new roofing, windows, and mechanicals that suggest people aren't just passing through; pole barns and unfinished basements ready for expansion hint at owners who think in terms of decades, not seasons. The main floor layouts tend toward open living spaces anchored by fireplaces and sliding doors that blur the line between inside and out, while wooded lots and corner parcels give the area a distinctly rural character—the kind of place where a 32-by-40 barn isn't unusual and a lush backyard with mature trees isn't a selling point so much as an assumption. Schools and small-town amenities sit within walking distance for those willing to take it, though most days you'll be driving to reach the restaurants and galleries that define the larger region's identity.
Why people love it here
$239K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ashland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,623/mo
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13 homes sold in Ashland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Grant Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gene's Family Market
Subway
Old Iron Bar & Grill
Water Tower Park
Unnamed playground
Skipperville Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Crime in Ashland 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ashland home (around $239,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,590 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,590/mo | $42,391 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,830/mo | $48,805 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,911/mo | $50,950 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,384 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
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Municipal sewer
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Resident-arranged private hauler
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Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
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Nearest Park
Water Tower Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Ashland
- What do homes cost in Ashland?
- The median home value in Ashland is about $239,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ashland housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Ashland right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ashland?
- Ashland is served by Grant Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grant Middle School (6/10).
- Is Ashland walkable?
- Ashland scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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