Avondale
Solid value in a growing area
Median $122K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
The driveway announces itself before the house does—gravel that crunches under tires, stretching back through trees and open sky in equal measure. This is land-first country, where properties sprawl across acres and the horizon stays visible, where a half-acre yard feels spacious and a converted schoolhouse from 1911 can become someone's entire world. Homes here tend toward the practical: newer metal roofs and remodeled kitchens, wood stoves and pellet burners for the long Michigan winters, wrap-around decks that face the trees. The work of living out here is visible—wells dug fresh, basements waiting to become something, trails worn through twenty acres of woodland. About nine miles northeast of Evart, this stretch of Hartwick Township settles into that particular rhythm where the country isn't romantic or distant, but simply where people have chosen to be, tending their land and their homes with the kind of quiet attention that shows.
Why people love it here
$122K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Avondale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$828/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hicks Lake
Crime in Avondale 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Avondale home (around $122,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $22k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $822 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $822/mo | $21,931 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $947/mo | $25,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $988/mo | $26,355 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$14K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
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Solar potential
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,283 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
Resident-arranged hauler
Consumers Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane
Natural gas where available; otherwise propane
Confirm by addressMarion Community Fire Department
Marion-area fire coverage via mutual aid
Services for Hartwick · Source: cms4files.revize.com
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Nearest Park
Crawford Park
4.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(1)
4 Corners Grill
Restaurant
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Frequently asked about Avondale
- What do homes cost in Avondale?
- The median home value in Avondale is about $122,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Avondale?
- Avondale is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
- Is Avondale walkable?
- Avondale scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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