Assyria
Solid value in a growing area
Median $289K·Walkability 0.9/10
The hard edge of M-66 cuts through here like a lifeline—flat, direct, no detours—and once you're off it, the road softens into county lanes lined with fence posts and the kind of land that remembers what it was built for. This is rural Barry County, where acreage comes standard and a barn isn't decoration; properties sprawl across three, five, sometimes more acres, with pole structures for equipment, pastures carved out for horses, and enough deck space to actually sit outside for the long stretch of quiet. Lakes scatter across the township—Loon, Taylor, Metcalf—but they're not the draw; the draw is room, rolling wooded ground, and the absence of anything demanding your attention. About 20 minutes to Hastings, 25 to 30 toward Battle Creek, an hour to Grand Rapids if you need a city; otherwise, you're living the math of a commute that doesn't feel like one because you've already got space breathing around you. Schools run through Assyria Township, and the unincorporated center sits right where Tasker Road meets the highway—just enough of a place to mark it on a map.
Why people love it here
$289K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Assyria
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,962/mo
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Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
West Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Crime in Assyria 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Assyria home (around $289,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,922 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,922/mo | $51,259 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,213/mo | $59,015 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,310/mo | $61,609 |
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
$4K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$319K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Assyria Township
Source: assyriatwpmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,404 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 hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Standard provider; pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Natural gas where available; propane common rurally.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (mutual aid via Barry County Dispatch)
Fire dispatched via Barry County Central Dispatch; covered by area/neighboring department.
Services for Assyria · Source: assyriatwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Assyria 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.
Nearest Park
Metcalf Lake Natural Area
3.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Assyria
- What do homes cost in Assyria?
- The median home value in Assyria is about $289,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Assyria housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Assyria right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- Is Assyria walkable?
- Assyria scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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