Assyria
Solid value in a growing area
9 homes for sale·Median $300K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
Early summer light here hits different—oak-openings scattered across farmland turn gold and green at once, with wildflowers covering the earth in such profusion that it stops you. The back roads roll gently through wheat fields and wooded stretches, the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people settled this corner of Barry County back in 1844 and never left. You're close enough to Hastings, Bellevue, and Battle Creek to reach them in under twenty minutes, but far enough out that the rural character stays intact.
Why people love it here
$77K median household income
- $300K median · 15 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Wabascon Lake — 1.5 mi
- West Lake: 8 min bike
- Loon Lake: 4 min drive
Explore Assyria
Same name, different focus — Assyria is also covered as:
- Assyria Community — community details
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Median home price in Assyria
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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15 homes sold in Assyria this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Metcalf Lake Natural Area
3.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Wabascon Lake
1.5 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pennfield Bog Nature Sanctuary
West Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Most of Assyria is policed by the Barry County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (415 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 415 |
| Burglary | 141 |
| Aggravated assault | 82 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 50 |
| Rape | 41 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Barry County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Barry County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Assyria alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Assyria home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,790 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Assyria household earns $77,277 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $505,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,790/mo | $47,730 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,092/mo | $55,782 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,193/mo | $58,474 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$55K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Assyria, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
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
Rural township (SE corner of Barry County); individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
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.
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.
Median Income
$77K
Home Value (Census)
$185K
Frequently asked about Assyria
- What do homes cost in Assyria?
- The median home value in Assyria is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Assyria housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Assyria right now, and 15 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.
