Awayin Dr & Churchill Area
Surrounded by nature
1 home for sale·Median $342K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 5.7/10
This pocket of West Michigan revolves around water—Stony Lake is minutes away, Lake Michigan sits just a third of a mile off, and the shoreline shapes how people live here. Homes tend toward cabins and cottages, many recently built or refreshed, with pole barns for storage and workshop space on larger wooded lots. The nearest restaurant is a 9-minute walk, so self-sufficiency matters; kitchens here are outfitted for it, and a finished basement or open floor plan doubles as gathering space. Stony Lake County Park is practically on the doorstep, and three parks within a mile give the area its backbone. It's a quieter trade-off—downtown Grand Rapids runs about 80 minutes away—but that distance is part of the appeal for those treating this as a retreat or second home away from city pace. The woods, the water access, and the land itself define this place more than any strip of shops or services.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Stony Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Beach on Vally Rd: 15 min walk
- Long Lake: 5 min bike
$342K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,322/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stony Lake County Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Stony Lake
0.3 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Shelby Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Stony Lake Inn
Benona Township Swimming Beach
+1 more
Playground on Vally Rd
Long Lake
+1 more
Beach on Vally Rd
Liz Gray Deck
Crime in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Awayin Dr & Churchill Area home (around $342,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,275 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,275/mo | $60,660 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,619/mo | $69,838 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,734/mo | $72,907 |
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.
Solar potential
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,436 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Awayin Dr & Churchill Area 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 Awayin Dr & Churchill Area
- What do homes cost in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area?
- The median home value in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area is about $342,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Awayin Dr & Churchill Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Awayin Dr & Churchill Area?
- Awayin Dr & Churchill Area is served by Shelby Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Shelby Middle School (7/10).
- Is Awayin Dr & Churchill Area walkable?
- Awayin Dr & Churchill Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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